Pale gold in colour with a fine, persistent bead. Intense aromas of fresh toast, lemon curd and nougat with underlying hints of white flowers and fresh baked brioche. The palate is elegant and powerful. The Chardonnay is the driving force providing purity and length with notes of preserved lemon and sea spray. The Pinot Noir complements the structure of the Chardonnay with mouth filling texture, richness and flavours of rose water and wild strawberries.
55/45% chardonnay/pinot noir, 7 and a half years on lees (2741 days), disgorged Jun '20. The result is a very intense wine that is still fresh, fruit and acidity more obvious than brioche/lees complexity. Remarkable.
96 James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 November 2020