Finally popped the cork last night on this bottle that we were given while
touring the caves in Reims (still don't know why received it but . . .

I had treated the bottle gingerly the last couple of days because I am not
one to like my Champagne to explode. so I opened it to a firm pressure but
only a faint rush of gas. On pouring I noticed that it did not foam up
extensively but still had good presence of CO2 making it easy to pour.
Since I have a slight cold I was clueless on the nose other than to say I
could make out the grapes.

Color Pale yellow with I swear a slight tinge of green- I was expecting
something oxidized and brownish - I worry about that sort of thing, but
this wine had been kept to the best of my ability and if anything could
have stayed put away a while longer (though why risk that!)

In the mouth it had a full mouth feel smooth with no sharp edges. the fruit
was very much alive and it drank well with a clean but not lingering
aftertaste.

It was a hit. Would I spend the money over La Francaise which I love, I
doubt it. But if anyone has any that they want to get rid of .. .