2002 Charles Gardet Brut Millésimé Prestige 1er Cru

(made from 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir and aged for 8 years on its lees): Light gold. Ripe melon and pit fruits on the nose and in the mouth. Sappy and concentrated, with good finishing grip and lingering notes of anise and white pepper. Complex enough to drink now but has the depth to age.