Color and effervescence: brilliant pale gold with luminous, almost fluorescent reflections and the finest, continuously rising strings of bubbles. Aroma: a decidedly fresh bouquet, although initially intense toasty and roasted notes dominate, soon followed by bittersweet citrus aromas (candied lemon peel, lemon tart), underpinned by delicate hints of vanilla, roasted almonds, and a floral touch of lime blossom. Taste: expressive on the palate with great power and vibrant citrus fruit (like juicy, ripe lemons), then more refined, with slightly toasty aromas of caramelized grapefruit, finishing long with beautiful richness. Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs demonstrates the perfect fusion of intensity and finesse, harmony and freshness with the equally impressive and characteristic potential of the great Chardonnays of the Côte des Blancs.