It is somewhat spicier and more expressive than other wines from Cédric when they are young. But in any case, it smells beguilingly of butterscotch, Williams pears and very fine hazelnuts. Ahhhh, I could take a bath in it if there was enough of it and my wallet would allow it. On the palate, the wine is just as spectacular, powerful, almost bursting with life and with plenty of juice, it blossoms into a finale that is like the grand finale of a great firework display. Chapeau Cédric!