Visual aspect: clear straw-yellow colour, silvery green tinges. Fine and light bubbles. Nose: quince, pear, black and red fruits, warm apple, apricot, ginger, peach, lemongrass, pistachio. Humus, clay, lime tree. Palate: supple and fresh first taste. Creamy sparkling. Kind of patina, well-structured material. Mellow and spicy finish. Match with food: raw langoustine, warm stock with black tea. Comments: a fleshy Champagne, a wine for a meal.