The 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Les Chetillons Oenothèque is a second release from bottles aged on cork rather than crown seal. Candied lemon peel, almonds, white flowers and truffles all lift from the glass in a weightless, airy Champagne endowed with tremendous balance and pure class. The perfumed, expressive finish is a thing of beauty. What a gorgeous wine this is. Disgorged December 2, 2013.

(for a magnum) Light, bright gold. Bright lemon and orange aromas give way to richer pear and white peach with air. Round and sappy, offering candied lemon and honeysuckle flavors, with impressive mineral snap on the back. Becomes richer on the finish, which repeats the lemon and mineral notes. Put this youthful, impressively pure wine in a cool spot for another five years or so.