At 11 years, this 100% Chardonnay sparkler has achieved a taffeta softness that just melts in the mouth. With residual sugar of 0.9%, it shows a distinctly honeyed taste. Offers beautifully rich, mature lemondrop, vanilla and and butterscotchy dough flavors, with keen acidity. As good as it is, let it develop through 2008 and beyond. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 93