Color: pale yellow with a hint of gold, fine effervescence. Nose: complex and refined, with floral, citrus notes, then well-integrated toasted aging notes. Palate: rich and creamy. A delicious mid-palate. Long and savory finish, slightly saline. Pairing: roasted scallops with white butter and butternut purée. Comment: a lovely chardonnay with perfectly mastered oak aging.