It is gloriously expressed on the nose showing baked apple, golden peach, brioche, lemon peel and rich yeasty characters. The palate delivers excellent weight and concentration, wonderfully complemented by creamy mouthfeel and bright acidity. Opulent, multi-layered and sophisticated.

A much loved House, responsible for many superb champagnes over the years, the fruit comes from both Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, although the use of Premier Cru fruit means that that is how the label must identify them. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Meunier. The dosage is 7 grams per litre. Deep straw/bronze in hue, this has quite an intense nose with notes of red fruits, melon, white chocolate, florals, apricot kernels, raspberries and some toast. A mouthfilling style with juicy acidity, it is a wine of medium length. This will provide delicious drinking now and anytime over the next eight years.

Instantly recognisable bouquet of fresh white fleshed fruits with apple and pear then layers of autolysis suggesting freshly baked goods, butter brioche and a whisper of spice. Fresh and enticing mousse with a coarse silk texture and high acidity carrying flavours of apple and citrus, white strawberry and some peach. Taut and youthful, salivating and a saline, balanced, new and well made. Best drinking from day of purchase and through 2027.

"It is with great contentment that we have heard of their 4th star awarded to our House, placing us amongst other very prestigious names in Champagne: Agrapart, Billecart-Salmon, Bruno Paillard, Charles Heidsieck, De Sousa, Deutz, Gosset, Philipponat." - Champagne Drappier