SF | Light straw gold, with a lively mousse and small bubbles. Fascinating nose of wheat, spring flowers, verbena and a touch of beeswax. Behind that petrichor and nectarine; measure without being austere; teasing without being cruel. The effervescent effect is more conspicuous than anticipated on the palate, any notion of nuanced subtly washed away in a surge of bubbles....slightly unusual, so let's give it a little time to settle down........after a few minutes it is not clear if this will settle; too exuberant for its own good maybe; a flourish of poached pear, mango and lemongrass, the structure, which seems reasonably robust after all this time, somewhat compromised by this apparently youthful joie de vivre. All very peculiar; something to do with the pressure in the bottle maybe? Hard to tell. Hard to love, at first, at least. . Although, to be fair, coming back half an hour later it seems to have settled down, albeit without having entirely forsaken this youthful exuberance. 91
EA | Pale youthfully lemon colour. The nose shows equally youthful with pristine white fruit meeting heaps of delicious torrefaction aromas. Freshly roasted coffee beans, apple compote, pear and crème brûlée. The plush fruity charm continues also on the soft, cushiony palate, which does finish a little short after having shown so much promise. Perfectly intact with lots of toasty charms of the reductive kind. Highly enjoyable and expressive today but can be kept.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2030. 95
JS | Very pale and luminous. Lasting pin-prick mousse. Fresh and floral entry, then honey-and-spice biscuits. Elegantly toasty on the palate with sweet-apple fruit, lovely chalkiness and finesse. Effortless, flowing acidity. Long and very graceful. 95