House of Arras Grand Vintage Sparkling 2016

93 | Restrained nose. Appealing, honeyed and ripe expression. Well-calibrated, juicy acidity and clean, sweeping finish. Dusty, mineral finish. Serious, but lacking texture and definition.

94 | Showing almost no sign of ageing. Lovely delicate stone-fruit, tiny persistent bubbles. Autolysis is gentle and well integrated.

92 | Traces of brown apple and aldehydes; palate intense and long, fine and very dry, penetrating and steely.

89 | Pale lemon hue, fine bead. Opens with baked apple, hint of nutmeg. Fresh, crisp and lively, excellent intensity, lemony acidity. Slightly coarse mousse. Finishes with a smoky edge.