Essi Avellan | Deep cherry-hued color. Expressive, bold, Pinot nose, with complexing spiciness. Rich and chunky on the palate, which comes with a slightly coarse mousse. Not hugely complex, but big character presented here. A touch of phenolics at the finish. Drinks very well but can take further time. | 91

Simon Field | Incredible, dense amber-russet; the nose of fireworks, incense, crushed raspberry, and verbena is entirely unresolved but wonderfully intriguing; peat, dried fruit, essence of raspberry, and a umami subplot that defies early interpretation. A suivre. | 92

Anthony Rose | A deepish coppery pink in color, there’s lots of strawberry-fruit aromas inviting into a Champagne in which berry fruitiness dominates as the bubbles exploding onto the tongue deliver strawberries and cream, cut by a crisp, refreshingly dry acidity. | 91