Michael Edwards: More tension and core than [Deutz Blanc de Blancs 2007], with a character of exotic ripe fruits. 15.5

Andrew Jefford: Full yellow; languid mousse. Slightly tanky scents; round orchard fruit, but not great finesse. Rich, full, tangy, plump; a relatively simple Champagne, but generous in contour, with plenty of classic finishing yeasty complexities. 14

Tom Stevenson: SO2 on the nose, basic fruit on the palate, with a bitterness on the finish. When was this disgorged? Needs more time before retasting. Scored as tasted. 13.5