This light rose-gold tinted wine is a vinous style of champagne that, except for two persistent columns of pin-head-sized bubbles, would easily fool the eye as a still wine. Alluring notes of bruised apple, chestnut honey, orange blossom, and dried persimmon that slowly amplify in intensity to reveal a faint toastiness and whiff of salinity. The mouthfeel is luxuriously lithe and lively, built around a depth of concentrated fruit richness that is precisely fused with vibrant and supple acidity.

The center palate to this is impressive with light salted caramel, toffee, dried apple and peach skin. It opens to reveal aromas and flavors of sea salt, oyster shell and chalk. Medium to full body. Some creme brulee. Creamy texture. Extremely long and complex at the end. 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Blend of two solera systems of perpetual reserve, started in 1990.