Visual aspect: translucent, brilliant. Cordon of small bubbles. Nose: rich. Scents of pear eau-de-vie, hints of muscat, pressed grape pomace. Palate: very tight, complex, tense. Slightly spicy mid-palate. Round, sharp, vivid. Finish on grape pomace and William pear aromas. Firm. Match with food: old Beaufort cheese, Basque sheep's cheese, piquillos. Comments: amazing.
