Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut
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Description :
Made only in the best years from first press juice sourced exclusively from grapes grown in Premier and Grand Cru plots in Montagne de Reims and Philipponnat's vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Ay.
Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. Aged for five to seven years to develop tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended aging on lees.Grape varieties :
100% Pinot Noir
Altitude :
170m ASL
Exposure :
South
Soil :
Chalk
Dosage at disgorgement :
4.25 g/l
Bottle fermentation on the lees :
5 - 7 years
Alcohol :
12%
Tasting notes :
An expression of Pinot Noir with spicy, peppery notes mingled with acacia flower honey, mineral, and red currant. An ideal pairing with poultry, game birds, terrines and foie gras.
Press Notes
- Decanter
- 201493 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate
- 201693 points
- 201292 points
- Wine Spectator
- 2016, 2014, 2012, 200993 points
- James Suckling
- 200993 points
- AG Vinous
- 2016, 201493 points
- 2015, 200892 points
- Wine Enthusiast
- 201694 points
- Wine & Spirits
- 201293 points
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