2012PolRogerVintageChampagne

Sans A fluffy white mousse holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has tinges of pale gold around the edges. Exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. Lifted top notes of brioche and yeast lees marry into subtle bread dough, citrus, cashew and faint toasted honey notes. Very fine and long with a tightly knit, chalked tinged finish, gracing the palate is an elegant profile of yeasty dried honey characters, light baked bread, pear, subtle cashew and faint oily toast like characters. Good tension with a light airy feel and vivid structured acidity leading into a long eloquent aftertaste. Requires some patience. Cellar 6-8 years. Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….A 60/40% pinot noir/chardonnay blend sourced from 20 grands and premiers crus, the dosage 7g/l, on tirage for upwards of 7 years. Full yellow-green hue; it’s a luscious wine with superlative length and balance, flowing across the palate in an unbroken stream. Irresistible.97 pointsJames Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion