The combination of a citrus core from chardonnay complimented by the red fruit highlights from pinot noir produces a lovely fruit profile. Add in the 8 years of lees ageing in bottle to build the baked pastry, brioche character and textural complexity. Soon after disgorgement it has a latent power and structure that will blossom with time as the Vintage typically does. Everything is in place and perfectly proportioned.

Alc – 12.5%, pH – 3.01, TA – 8.3gL, RS – 3.5gL

After 8 years of lees ageing this wine has developed wonderful complexity. Now that it has been disgorged it will continue develop – more along the lines of typical bottle maturation. It should drink well as it evolves over the next 5-10 years.