Grand Cru Réserve Perpétuelle (d2021)

Great and arguably affordable Champagne. Clear straw yellow colour of medium intensity. Powerful and aged bouquet (despite only 10 months sur lies, but thanks to Solera mix starting since 2006): baked apples, sunflower oil, honey, hazelnut and Jerez touch. Crisp and almost full-bodied with good balance and powerful flavours of hazelnut, honey and oil. Finish? Oh boy, it's as long as Columbo TV show. Overall, good quality, demanding and tasty.