Incredibly sophisticated from the bouquet’s first full toast, apple, thyme, meal, orange, even meaty notes. The fine steady bead, mouthcoating, creamy feel and deep vanilla, apple and earth flavors comprise a very complete statement about age-worthy Champagne. It's mature, and shows subtleties youthful wines can not, but it’s still lively, and displays a wealth of life and spirit through the tangy flavored but smoothly textured finish. Drink now-2012.——W.E.(12/15/2001)—— 93