This elegant version features an expressive profile that rides the delicate, lacy mousse, enlivened by finely knit, vibrant acidity. Abundant spice and graphite notes accent a creamy mix of glazed apple, honey, brioche and lemon parfait. Lightly chalky on the lingering finish.

65% Pinot Noir (and again 70-30 between 05-04) and 35% Chardonnay (again all 05), and this was more graceful and unified despite even more recent disgorgement1/08, so go figure. It’s considerably chalkier than usual, high-toned lemon and mirabelle; wonderful length and shimmer; I don’t recall a better bottling of this lovely Champagne.

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