The last ever rendition of this cuvée from Jacquesson, the 2002 Brut Millésime is aging well, offering up aromas of waxy citrus fruit, confit lemon, clear honey, walnut, dried flowers and honeyed pears. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a broad attack and a fleshy core, with chalky structuring phenolics. This represents the end of an era for Jacquesson. - William Kelley

Exotic spice notes of cardamom star anise and clove accent flavors of patisserie apple ripe peach graphite and nut in this firm Champagne. There's a light grain to the texture and this is mouthwatering from beginning to end with a long finish. Best from 2012 through 2022. 2940 cases made. -AN