This is the same Pinot Noir-Chardonnay blend as the Classic Vintage Brut, and is very similar to it in taste. The technical notes say that it’s the sweetest of the bubblies, and it does have a soft, round, honeyed finish. ——P.G.(12/1/2002)—— 87

Opens with delicate, fine-Champagne aromas, tinged with smoke and vanilla, and turns creamy in the mouth. There's a trace of citrus fruit in this dry, full-bodied wine. The finish is succulent, filled with flavor and a little bitter.——S.H.(12/1/2001)—— 86

Light straw in color, with fine bubbles and pure, fine aromas of peach and strawberry. In the mouth, it’s exceptionally rich and creamy. It’s not quite as sweet as an extra dry Champagne, but it’s definitely heading in that direction.——W.E.(12/1/2000)—— 89