2009 Philipponnat La Remissonne

From a lieu-dit that's just beyond the Clos des Goisses and richer in clay, located direct behind the winery, comes the 2009 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs La Rémissonne. This was a trial disgorgement without dosage from March 2019, and the commercial disgorgement will likely see a few grams of added sugar. Revealing aromas of waxy yellow orchard fruit, warm bread, hazelnuts, clear honey and yeast extract, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with ample reserves of fine-boned structuring dry extract and a long, chalky finish. It will be well worth seeking out once it's released.