Estimate
...very impressive indeed, wafting from the glass with notes of pear, peach, ripe citrus fruit, toasted almonds, fresh pastry and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and textural, it's concentrated and layered, with lively acids, an enlivening pinpoint mousse and a long, sapid finish. Brut Premier was already a very persuasive wine, but the new Brut Collection nevertheless represents a step up.
A bright, harmonious Champagne, layering well-cut acidity and a chalky underpinning with flavors of white cherry, crunchy pineapple, green almond and beeswax. The finely detailed mousse carries hints of saffron and spring blossom on the lingering finish.
...offers lovely richness and resonance, with plenty of yellow orchard fruit and floral character... ...Incidentally, there is no Vintage, Cristal or Cristal Rosé in 2017, so all the best lots went into this bottling... ...also bottled with a bit less sugar than the norm, which results in lower atmospheres of pressure in the bottle and silkier texture.