It has a touch of gold to the pale color, and steady, minuscule bubbles. On the nose it is immediately 'serious', with some herbal and meaty, earthy aromas, wheatgerm and a background of lemon rind.

In the mouth this is a powerful and intense wine. The mousse is creamy, but the onslaught of fruit and attack of acidity is formidable. Almost chewy in its intensity, it is a profound and mouth-filling Champagne of exceptional richness.