This is a wonderful BdB, so refined and elegant, with such a smooth, satin-and-silk mouthfeel, which is really what you want in an upscale sparkling wine. With one-third Pinot Gris in with the Chardonnay, it shows white and yellow stone fruit, mainly citrus, flavors, with a savory brioche fullness, and a clean and dry finish. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 92