RDJ #2

Tarragon and citrus - I'm an easy target when wines go this way. That bright, herbal kick of estragon layered with lemon and brioche is a joy. But beyond that, there's not a whole lot of immediate depth or complexity in the nose. Still, it's well-crafted: rounded, balanced, with persistent bubbles and a long finish. At first, I thought it might be a bit too delicate for me - but the palate keeps evolving. There's a quiet intricacy in how it moves: fine, layered, slowly revealing yellow apple, a whisper of sake, and a faint green herbaceousness on the finish. Less oxidative than RDJ #3, more restrained - and all the more intriguing for it.