SF | A luminous hue, with rather diffuse bubbles dancing around with little by way of choreography. The nose is oaky, savoury, rather attractive summer fruits and blossom , hints of honey and soft spice; a lot of appeal, grosso modo. Oak influence and vanillin; acidity holding its own magnificently and the coconut / vanillin matrix is deftly challenged by crystallised lemon and red-berried fruit, brioche and gunpowder. Long on the finish, powerful and seductive. Delicious but almost too much of a good thing. Probably near to the end of a very agreable story. 92
EA | Deep golden toned colour. Soft, creamy-toned nose with baked apple, yeast and baking spice notes. A touch of oxidation lurks behind the sweet but a tad one-dimensional fruit. The aged characters becomes more evident on the palate that is losing fruit. The mouthfeel is round and viscous but finishes short on a little unfresh nose.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2026. 88
JS | Evolved biscuity, bakery, buttery aromas open the nose; the orchard fruit hides underneath. An enveloping creamy-rich texture and intense crystallised-citrus, green-apple and lemon-curd palate finishes with a savoury stony, oystershell layer. The nose and palate seem to be slightly disparate, but come together for the finale. 93