SF | Gentle straw gold, hints of green; persistent mousse; a sophisticated nose of verbena, quince, nectarine and yellow plum; behind that gunflint and hints of beeswax. The palate defers to riper more generous notes, peaches and cream and more grip than anticipated. Exuberant and expressive; layered and yet precisely defined, the forward character betraying natural ripeness rather than dosage, inherent fruit quality rather than any ill-advised artistry. 93
EA | Medium-deep colour with some evolution. Yeast-enriched nose with hay and cream alongside sweet appley tones. Some oxidation overlaying the fruit with even a cheesy whiff to it. Rich, sweetly fruity palate with lots of volume and the softest, airiest mousse. Aromas show quite a lot of oxidation but palate comes with fine vivacity and fruity volume. Quite the contrast there.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2027. 91
JS | Immediate, appealing nose, both fresh and nicely evolved – honeysuckle floral notes, clotted cream and scones. More developed on the palate, with honey, peach tarte tatin, smoked almonds and a hint of coffee, but all articulated by a creamy texture, wrap-around crystalline acidity and long mineral, salty finish. 95