Visual aspect: gold yellow, old gold colour. Fine and numerous bubbles. Beautiful sparkling. Nose: mineral, ripe, dried fruits, roasted. Palate: pure first taste, round. Ripe fruits, compote, brioche. Beautifully coating. The finish is superb, with a beautiful woody side. Match with food: braised fattened chicken; white sausage wih apples. Comments: a great Champagne.