Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut 2002

Chamomile, wet slate, and preserved lemon on the nose, tightly coiled and focused. Fine bubbles carry the wine's inherent tension onto the palate, where citrus pith, green apple, and a flinty edge hold firm through a long, precise finish. The acidity is razor-sharp without feeling austere, a hallmark of the vintage when it's this well-handled. Patience will be rewarded here.