Color: golden hue with fine and steady bubbles. Nose: ripe, complex and elegant, with aromas of white fruit and stone fruit (pear, apricot). A lovely touch of maturity appears, with subtle toasted bread notes. Palate: full-bodied, evolved and well-balanced, with a long and gourmand finish. Pairing: pike-perch with Champagne sauce and mushroom ravioli. Comment: a beautiful expression of Pinot Noir from the southern terroirs of Champagne, in the Côte des Bar, offering depth without any heaviness.