Hints of oak spice add nuance to the classic dried white flower aromas that precede the broad-shouldered flavors that are clean, dry and ultra intense with real drive on the penetrating and discreetly mineral-suffused as well as notably dry finish that delivers stunning length. At present, this lacks just the last bit of complexity to be at the same level as the Demoiselles but it's not far off. In sum, this is a big and rich but not massive Bâtard. (Drink starting 2015)