95 point

Very lemony (blossoms, zest and candied peel), with some red-berry and fresh tobacco-leaf notes. Impressive richness and concentration, the creaminess from lees beautifully matched by the fine mousse and mineral freshness. The latter also powers the structured and saline finish that makes a serious statement. A blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, disgorged in 2020. Drink or hold.

93 point

On release this showed an energetic, tighter side that seems to have settled and relaxed rather quickly into quite a decadent style, even for the extreme ripeness of 2012.

94 point

Soon to be released in magnum, the 2012 Brut Millésimé continues to show well, delivering aromas of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, freshly baked bread, buttery pastry and beeswax and framed by a deft touch of smoky reduction. Medium to full-bodied, racy and chiseled, with fine depth at the core and a long, penetrating finish, this bottle was disgorged in summer 2021.

94 point

Disgorged in 2024 with a dosage of eight grams per liter, the magnum of 2012 Brut Millésimé is showing very well, offering aromas of lemon rind, pear, buttered toast and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is elegantly muscular and textural, built around a rich core of fruit underpinned by racy acidity. It is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay.