This is a later disgorgement (12/07) of the second cuvee we shipped last year. Our Champagnes have been sold too young, said Nicolas, and we wanted to start offering something more mature. This is 78% 2004, 6% '02, 13% '01 and 3% '98, and as always 45% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. It's just lovely, maybe a little more roti than usual, more of the barley-cracker, quite streamlined, and drier-seeming than is typical for this cuvee. - Gaston-chiquet Champagne Brut Tradition NV 750ml -