Michael Edwards: Clear yellow, green lights; even, flowing mouse; slightly earthy nose (near full maturity); quite overt acidity, as if acidified; crisp and straight, a little one-dimensional. 14.5

Andrew Jefford: Pale gold with very steady mousse. Lots on the aromas here: plenty of white mayblossom; plenty of ground stone; plenty of pounded almond. Fragrant and enticing, with no coarse or false notes. After a while in the glass, it gets a little heavier and more pollen-like, even honeyed. A lovely palate of generosity yet complexity, too. The fruit is soft, downy, poised lemon with foamy crème anglaise; there’s also a stony intricacy and length to it. The acidity is vivid, prominent, but beautifully rounded and fruit-laden. The flowers persist on the palate, despite its overall wealth. It has everything except a symphonic, multidimensioned finish, and there’s a slight question mark over palate development in the glass. 16.5

Tom Stevenson: Extraordinarily fruity aroma for a Champagne; nothing technically wrong; it has lots going for it but is just a bit one-dimensional. 14.5