Nicolas seeks to make something old-school. It's 60% 2000 and 40% 1999, disgorged 2/08; it seems to unify the best of the two vintages; a mirabelle grappa aroma, green apples and sweated leeks; in effect this is what N.V. used to be before we entered our manic modern age-7 years on the lees, anti-varietal-and the exotic earthiness is mindexpanding if you wish to know Champagne. Available summer 2008. - Gaston-chiquet Cuvee De Reserve NV 750ml -