Almond and hazelnut-tinged, honeysuckle and heliotrope-garlanded apple and quince inform the nose as well as a subtly creamy, silken and clearly lees-enriched yet delicate palate. Piquancy of apple pip adds to the stimulation administered by a long finish.

It is excellent with white meat and fish: clams, oysters, seafood, risottos, smoked fish in aromatic herbs.