Philipponnat, Les Cintres other_regions_australia Fabrice Rosset

Fabrice Rosset

The mid-palate is quite supple and round with good concentration to the solidly complex middle weight flavors that possess good balance and length if not much in the way of refinement on the notably firm finish

This is a very nice effort in terms of its balance and density but it’s carrying more wood influence than I can personally warm up to as it sweetens and rounds off the finish somewhat

This too is one to buy and cellar

There is a refined

Philipponnat, Les Cintres other_regions_australia Fabrice RossetSourced from a small plot inside the famous sun drenched Clos des Goisses in Mareuil sur A, east of Epernay, this Champagne is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. The nose is very expressive, all fruit and brioche. It has spent time in oak barrels, giving a light smoky note to the full bodied, vinous palate. A magnificent freshness pervades on the long finish. Lobster seems the right choice for a Champagne of such powerful expression.