" The late harvest season that left a brisk acidity to the wines gave its strong mark to this cuvée too, pushing the fine chalky-mineral qualities to the fore. Only the grapes from the coolest spots of the large monopole vineyard find their way into this cuvée. Thus, a crispy crunchiness of the fruit is evident alongside the strong mineral highlights. The deep gold-toned colour shows evolution. On the nose yellow apple, apricot tart and waxy notes are further complexed by a fine toasty undertone. The oaky notes linger elegantly at the back, leaving the fruit to the fore. The year’s imprint comes across strongly on the super saline palate with unmissable chalky tone. Even if this march 2022 disgorgement with over a year on cork is beautifully expressive already, due to its tightness and pure and bright fruit quality, it comes with fine ageing potential. Dosage 4 g/l. "
94 ~ 96 points - Essi Avellan, MW
"Taken together, all these details make for a truly fantastic wine that balances in an almost unearthly way between an enormously intense concentration and a rarely seen mineral-tinged freshness. The chalk note from the unique growing site sounds pure like a Stradivarius playing soloist and the bass notes from fully matured Pinot Noir rumble together with the relative weight of the oak barrels… It must be said right away that 2013 is considerably lighter and cooler in appearance than the premiere vintage in 2012… The acidity, the minerality and the purity are so beautiful that I’m happy to sit by myself even now and let myself sink into the swirling fresh dance of this beautiful wine. The fragrance is ultra-elegant with fine floral notes and sublime details. Most obvious right now is an enticing base note of After Eight mint chocolate. In many ways, the wine behaves like a high-class Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil with unexpectedly strong minerality, roses, lily of the valley and citrus notes. The low dosage of 4 grams gives the minerality full space and with time in the glass more peach and apricot will appear. The aftertaste is quite light, but extremely long and slender-limbed. The attack is fresh and detailed, while the scent balances so nicely between the soft chocolate notes and the citrus florality. Buy everything you see. I know i will."
96 ~ 98 points - Richard Juhlin, The Champagne Club