Cuvée l'Amateur Pas Dosé

Sake, candy, green apple, and a touch of bitter herbs. A bit restrained on the nose. On the palate, the acidity is razor-sharp, almost piercing. There's an interesting echo of sake in the finish, and the mousse is delicate, though it fades quickly.

What's missing is a sense of wine-ness - it feels a bit underbuilt, leaving the sharpness unjustified. I didn't fully connect with it - maybe it just needs significantly more time in bottle. Still, now I'm curious to explore the producer's more ambitious cuvées, especially those with barrel ageing, which might offer the structure this one lacks. Still, it's a great wine.