Medium deep golden colour with a soft mousseux. The nose is ripe, mature and complex with good intensity displaying windfall, ripe pear, plum, raspberry, hazelnut and confit de citron with autolytic, butter/brioche/nougat notes. The palate is powerful and unctuous with layers of ripe dark fruit and roasted hazelnuts, supported by a bright acidity, integrated mousseux and a very long lingering finish. Powerful, complex and potent. A big wine.