2014 Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs
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Disgorged in May 2020 with 4.5 grams per liter dosage, the 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is lovely, unwinding in the glass with scents of crisp yellow apples, white flowers and honey mingled with hints of wheat toast and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and intense, it's more incisive than the richer, more muscular 2012, with tangy acids and a chalky finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs is bright, finely sculpted and super-expressive from the very first taste. A Champagne of translucent energy, the Blanc de Noirs impresses with its terrific balance and pure class. Dried pear, chamomile, spice and crushed flowers all build into the finely-knit finish. This is a strong showing from Philipponnat. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter.
About the producer
Champagne Philipponnat, an historic family estate that has been cultivating the region for an extraordinary 500 years, has been producing Champagne on the Clos des Goisses site since 1935. Charles Philipponnat is currently at the helm of the Champagne House.