Michael Edwards: This is much better than [Fleury Cépages Blancs Extra Brut 2005 or Dehours Lieu-Dit Brisefer Extra Brut 2005]. Fine lemon-gold, fine mousse. Effervescence, fruit, and evolving vinosity promised on the nose; the mouthfeel has a silken texture, a suavity that is very attractive, yet there is energy, drive, and elegance, too. Good persistence of flavor. Exceptional. One of those rare, fine 2005s. 17.5

Andrew Jefford: Clear pale gold; idling mousse. The nose suggest mushrooms and cardboard. The palate works well enough in technical terms—mousse, acid balance, and length; but the flavors have a kind of heaviness and frumpiness to them that fails to charm, so the unenticing aromas go unredeemed, alas. 11.5

Tom Stevenson: Very foamy on pouring; has freshness and finesse on the nose but catches at the back of the throat. I am scoring as is now but would like to give the wine another chance if I could taste the same disgorgement in 12 months’ time. 13.5