This is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay.  It was disgorged on March 13, 2014.  Deep golden in color, clear and bright with a thick mousse of tiny bubbles.  The nose is great.  Complex with ever developing aromas.  Notes of caramel, toast, nutmeg, slight white chocolate and a really interesting burnt orange peel note.  Full bodied.  Crisp acidity.  On the palate, this is very smooth.  Notes of ginger, honey, toast and minerality/chalk.  Long finish.  Delicious.  This is drinking very well right now and really not showing much age at 22 years old.  It was wonderful on its own and would work with just about any food.  it would be easy to drink a bottle with a bowl of popcorn on New Year's Eve.

Grade: 
A+
Score: 
98
Vintage: 
2002
Current Price: 
$268.00USD