Rare Millesime 2006 is immediately delectable, both tropical and fresh, mature and warm. It's almost paradoxical mineral and opulent tautness, it shows substantial potential for expression. 
 
TO THE EYE: IRIDESCENT GREEN GOLD
Bearing witness to a sun-filled year, Rare Millesime 2006 glows with an iridescent yellow-green gold. Delicate, dynamic bubbles glisten in this flaxen brilliance.
 
ON THE NOSE: TROPICAL AND DISTINGUISHED
Rare Millesime 2006 first offers a generous honeyed and oriental nose. The fragrances of crisp mango, cocoa, coffee, tropical fruits, lend the vintage a sophisticated vitality. The scent of jasmine tea paves the way for a gradually emerging minerality. Aromas of dried apricot and pink peony foreshadow a slightly vegetal structure, where vanilla, yellow kiwi and tropical spices bloom.
 
ON THE PALATE: INFINITELY RICH AND INVITING
In the exceptionally long finish hints of mocha and cocoa confirm the fine Rare Millesime 2006 minerality. Dried apricots, sweet spices, citron lime, accents of crisp honeyed pastries and Espelette pepper envelop the palate with an tropical and smoky warmth. Testifying to its solar generosity, this depth underscores the wine's taut freshness and foreshadows a magnificent longevity.
 
FOOD/WINE PAIRING
Tempura of truffled calf sweetbreads, parsnip mousseline with horseradish
Red mullet in squid ink, aubergine ravioli
Fried poivrade artichoke, Roquefort cream
 
AWARDS 
BEST IN SHOW
Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
96/100 - Wine Spectator 2019
95/100 - Wine Enthusiast 2019
CHAMPAGNE MASTER
Drinks Business Champagne Masters 2019
CHAMPION SPARKLING
International Wine Challenge 2019