Drank: 5/5/07 at home, celebrating the new job with friends.

Wonderful! By far the best value in an excellent champagne that I have ever tasted. $39/bottle at total wine.
Initial nose of cider, with heavy and sweet apples, sharp alcohol, brown sugar, and a hint of lemon.
Strong bubbles. Well balanced on the palate.
Sharp aftertaste of pear & almond butter.

I went back and bought a bunch more of this. Great special occasion wine.