Champagne Party by Anna Vol. 1

Greeted by an expressive bouquet that unfolds yellow fruits, lemon, and brioche initially, morphing over time to divulge grapefruit, ginger, baking spices, gingerbread, mushrooms, and Jerez nuances. The palate tells a story that's vinous and sophisticated, with a freshness that plays around a rounded, delicious core. While the aftertaste is long, it bows out sooner than desired, not quite clinging to persistence. Ready to be appreciated now.

Consider us lucky, as the bottle was corked. It manifested primarily in restrained bouquet and empty palate. Fortunately, there was a second bottle to compare and it was a completely different story.

The bouquet, with a hint of reduction, unfurls white flowers, tarragon, cream soda, and brioche, laying a straightforward yet nuanced trail for the senses. The palate follows, fresh and creamy, persistent through each sip. The finish brings a saline touch mingling with white flowers and tangerine. It's a well-tailored, comprehensible wine, not diving deep into complexity but hinting at a subtle evolution towards the finish. The balance scores, as does delicacy and the slight development manifesting in the finish.

Perpetual Reserve attracts me. A dynamic expression of a time range. PR 90-19 has some stories to tell.

Expressive bouquet of smoked cheese, Madeira notes, burnt sugar, fried nuts, mushrooms, baked apple - it's a rustic feast both in the nose and on the palate. The fruits made a pact to arrive baked, adding a homely, warm touch to the ensemble. The palate is round, fresh with a long aftertaste and a pleasant bitterness in the finish.

Kicks off with a bold narrative of baked Gouda, soon mellowing down to unveil a flirtatious array of yellow fruits, toasted brioche, honeycomb, shells, and citrus, subtly escorted by Jerez notes. Almost full-bodied, it flaunts a flashy, textural demeanor. The play between a sharp acidity and ripe fruitiness, adorned with a precise mousse, keeps me engaged. The finale, a long evolving aftertaste, flaunts delicate strokes of Jerez, baked apples, honeycomb, and oil, making the Charles Heidsieck encounter nothing short of a lavish soirée.

A captivating ensemble unfolds with tarragon, iodine, cheese, and a splash of Jerez, harmonizing with a chorus of yellow fruits, honeysuckle, smoke, brown sugar, and hazelnuts. This medium-full bodied wine conducts a friendly yet sophisticated round of notes, offering an ample narrative. The finale, a lengthy and flavorful aftertaste, leaves a charming saline signature, making for a riveting tale in a glass.

Embarking with a hint of wormwood and tarragon, it swiftly peels back layers to unveil a spectrum from baked lemon and candied orange peel to the rustic notes of wet cellar and mushrooms, framed by beeswax, walnut, and roasted sesame. Its complexity is a vinous voyage, voluminous yet poised with an exacting delicacy. The narrative extends into a long aftertaste, marking a unique character in a grand exhibit. A distinctive rendition in a glass, eloquently articulating its exceptional lineage.

Under the veil of weariness, this bottle still managed to sketch a notable impression. The narrative begins with tilia honey and buttered croissant, quickly intertwined with a spectrum of yellow fruits and bruised apples. A subtle Jerez nuance, joined by an unexpected pickle twist, adds a layer of intrigue. The palate is well-balanced, embodying a rounded persistence that holds through each sip. Even in a less than ideal state of appreciation, its character shines, hinting at a depth worth revisiting.

An elegant interplay of apple, burnt caramel, and cream, with an ensemble of popcorn, toasted almonds, dried white flowers, honeycomb, peach, and a playful hint of salami. Boasts an almost full-bodied stature; its freshness and richness are well orchestrated. Delivers a fleshy, enveloping mouthfeel, stretching into a long, satisfying aftertaste. Solid value.