An overtly yeasty and positively stunningly complex nose is comprised of apple pear and soft floral aromas. The firmly effervescent flavors enjoyed the same striking complexity as telegraphed by the nose and the sheer persistence is seriously impressive. A knockout and a great value.

47% chardonnay 33% pinot noir 20% pinot meunier. 72% of the cuvee is from the 2007 vintage while the rest comes from reserve wines of older vintages. Showing subtle effervescence with golden straw color the bouquet highlights moderately intense autolytic characteristics of toast caramelized mushrooms and woodsy scents. Fairly reined in on the palate there's a bit of weight on the attack with the fruit fading quickly towards the soft finish. Flavors of dried apricots and peaches mingle with some roasted nuts and toast. A great example of wines made in the richer toasty spectrum of champagne and should fill out with some more time on cork. Disgorged 1st trimester of 2011.

The NV Brut Cuvee N° 735 is a gorgeous fleshy wine laced with radiant fruit. Lemon white flowers spices and crushed rocks are some of the notes that inform this deep satisfying Champagne. A round creamy finish wraps things up in style. The 735 got better and better over time always a good sign. The 735 is 72% 2007 juice 47% Chardonnay 33% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier. It is a bit richer rounder and more immediate than the 734 not a bad thing for a wine meant to be enjoyed on the young side. This bottle was disgorged in the first quarter 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. -- Antonio Galloni

An aromatic bubbly with floral and spice notes mixing with flavors of bread dough dried apricot lemon confit golden raisin and pastry cream. Shows clean cut with a fine bead and a fresh smoky mineral-tinged finish. Disgorged January 2012. Drink now through 2018. -AN