Created in 1964 as a homage to the founder of the Champagne house, this cuvée, comes from a mixture of Grand Cru (83%) and Premier cru (17%). The blend is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, with 2.9g/L dosage. 2008 was a legendary vintage.
A medium golden colour in the glass, with a fine bead of tiny bubbles. A heady mixture of freshness, complexity and richness on the nose. Scented with peach, mandarin, apricot, preserved lemon, fig, brioche, honey, jasmine and almond. Aged, but with tremendous energy and youthful spritz to balance the vinous characters. Savoury elements of salinity, marmite and crushed shell emerge suit the style, with a sense of journey through the wine during the glassful. The finish is toasty, quartzy and with excellent persistence. 96pts
