Pure, clean and elegant with a refined texture and beautiful, delicate flavours of citrus, apple and almond; bright minerality and excellent length. Not just for toasting, this beautiful Champagne would be perfect with everything from oysters to foie gras to french fries.
Rich bronze with polished clarity. Lots of noble rot aroma covering ripe apples and tropical fruits poached in honey and drizzled with caramel. Very full-bodied, viscous satiny mouthfeel. Flavours of peaches, pears, and a hint of orange marmalade on the finish. A long way from maturity.
Polished medium amber colour, with a rich nose of apple cider, crème brûlée and pineapple. Very full-bodied, unctuous, with flavours of honey, toffee, and ripe pears. Outstanding value, with at least a decade ahead of it.
Dark ruby. Berry fruits and spices with a fair amount of oak. In the mouth, the balance is slightly on the acidic side, the finish is very dry. Ready to drink.
Classic, indeed, as this is very reminiscent of the regional climate. Full ruby colour, you can feel the warmth of the sun in the nose of red fruits. Very ripe, even a bit heady, it feels round and warm in the mouth. Ready to drink and a nice price.
Medium ruby. The fresh nose of red fruits and oak has complexity. Slightly firm, it shows a good body and the tannins remain tender. Built on balance and freshness. Delicious at this low price.
Reveals complex vinosity on the nose but is less developed on the palate. Concentrated dark fruit flavours and astringent tannins need time to integrate more fully. 2006 has been overshadowed by the brilliant 2005 vintage but should not be ignored, as there are good values to be found. Give this one another 2 to 5 years.