Big and bold in chamomile, apple and toast notes, this wine’s aromas lead to some mature flavors of toasted brioche, poached pear and honey-drizzled, toasted hazelnuts. It’s medium bodied, with mid-sized bubbles of moderate intensity. As the wine warms up, it begins to show a lovely white chocolate note on the midpalate, suggestive of a blanc de blancs. Drink now–2019.

— Published (1/19/2017)