Michael Edwards: The balance of fruit and acids is better more harmonious than in [Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2005], but there is little complexity here. 15.5

Andrew Jefford: Full gold; gentle, languid mousse. Sappy, fresh, poised aromas of some subtlety: good. Mouth-filling, light, lifted, poised, and graceful. A shapely, aerial, ballerina-like blanc de blancs, which many would surely consider the aesthetic ideal for this style, with prominent acidity carrying the rest of the palate in its train. Sappy and fresh to the last drop. Just a touch grassy, to carp. I slightly miss some richer, stonier elements in the finish, but this is the brisk apéritif style personified. 16.5

Tom Stevenson: Although the nose is as evolved as one would expect a 2005 to be, the medium-weight, fine, taut, and tense fruit on the palate is waiting to be released. Come back in 12 months! 17