Appellation: AOC Champagne, France
Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay (approx. 16% vinified in oak)
Aging: 10 years on the lees, followed by a minimum of 8 months bottle aging after disgorgement
Drinking Window: Now through 2050–2060
CRITIC SCORES
James Suckling - 100 Points: Declares it a monumental, perfect wine; highlights incredible purity with deep aromas of white peach, candied lemon, precise chalky minerality, and an exceptionally intense, seamless, endless finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt) - 97+ Points: Praises its extraordinary precision, razor-sharp acidity, and deep, chalky spine; notes layers of yellow apple, white flowers, citrus peel, and crushed stones built for profound long-term aging.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 98+ Points: Highlights an astonishing expression of power, elegance, and tension; features laser-focused citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and iodine notes that expand with stunning resonance in magnum.
Appellation: AOC Champagne, France
Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay (approx. 16% vinified in oak)
Aging: 10 years on the lees, followed by a minimum of 8 months bottle aging after disgorgement
Drinking Window: Now through 2050–2060
CRITIC SCORES
James Suckling - 100 Points: Declares it a monumental, perfect wine; highlights incredible purity with deep aromas of white peach, candied lemon, precise chalky minerality, and an exceptionally intense, seamless, endless finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt) - 97+ Points: Praises its extraordinary precision, razor-sharp acidity, and deep, chalky spine; notes layers of yellow apple, white flowers, citrus peel, and crushed stones built for profound long-term aging.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 98+ Points: Highlights an astonishing expression of power, elegance, and tension; features laser-focused citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and iodine notes that expand with stunning resonance in magnum.