The nose, discreet and pure at first, reveals itself in two stages, combining tonicity and elegance. It begins with delicate white flowers, a hint of black tea and citrus accents of kiwi and kumquat. Then lime blossom, green tea and fern give way to white fruits such as greengage. Hints of chestnut honey, sweet spices, vanilla and marzipan complete this rich nose. The two facets of Rare Millésime 2013 are confirmed on the palate: silky and lively, gourmand and invigorating. The attack combines meringue, whipped cream and marzipan. Then kumquat, blood orange and kiwi add fresh tone. On the finish, Rare Millésime 2013's texture appears fragrant and smoky, punctuated by vivacity and subtle bitters. With its fleshy, multi-faceted amplitude, it expresses Rare Champagne's emblematic signature of tropical minerality in a new way.