Pink/orange in color, clear and bright with a lovely mousse of tiny bubbles. The nose is pretty with strawberries. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this is starting to show some age but also has enough acidity to keep things lively. Cherries, some cranberries and slight grapefruit notes. Very deep. Long finish. This is delicious but also complex. It will evolve into a mature Champagne so drink soon unless that is good with your tastes. If so, it has another ten to fifteen years. Very food friendly, it would be great with roasted duck.
Grade:
A
Score:
94
Vintage:
2003
