Andrew Jefford: Pale gold; fine mousse. This smells discreet and restrained: no foams or creams at all. In their place, the gentle aromatic presence of limestone masonry at the end of a summer day... which is not dissimilar to a fine, very young premier cru Chassagne. On the palate, the wine is big, rich, ripe, with lots of resonant acidity; well made, pure and elegant. That ripe acidity is very dominant; and then the masonry (pounded to a dust) is back at the end, but I slightly miss a little more middlepalate complexity, a little more sap, and little more energy and vitality. But this is being overcritical, perhaps; this is still outstanding and stylish blanc de blancs, which will get a great drinker response as it tastes so different to a classic Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir blend—and is so lovely! 17

Tom Stevenson: Succulently citrus Chardonnay fruit and perfectly oaked, very long and smooth, supported by a fluffy mousse. Has finesse. 18.5