Essi Avellan: Deep mature golden color. Pungent, lifted nose of apple, uninviting to taste. Winey and lifeless on the palate, with a melancholic spirit to it. Still plenty of fruit and sweet richness, but misses out on elegance and vivacity. 14

Simon Field: Deep mature coloration and small, very discreet bubbles. The nose is mature and a little oxidized; green apples and plum. The palate is slightly phenolic, with bitter notes undermining the ensemble a little. 15

Tom Stevenson: Deepish old-gold color and some volatile acidity on the nose. 13 (29 months post disgorgement, tasted 2014; 12%; 4g/l dosage; <1mg/l total SO2)