Philippe Fontaine
Tradition Brut Champagne Pinot Noir - Pinot Meunier Blend
From a half-bottle and, unfortunately, served in flutes. This is technically a Blanc de Noirs with 70% Pinot Noir and the balance Pinot Meunier. A fresh breeze of a wine. On the nose there are apples, pink flowers, wet stone, and lemon. On the palate, ripe apples, golden raspberries, brioche and minerals. Medium acid. A bit more on the round side of the spectrum. I wish the acid was a bit higher…but that’s personal preference. No disgorgement data on the bottle.
From a half-bottle and, unfortunately, served in flutes. This is technically a Blanc de Noirs with 70% Pinot Noir and the balance Pinot Meunier. A fresh breeze of a wine. On the nose there are apples, pink flowers, wet stone, and lemon. On the palate, ripe apples, golden raspberries, brioche and minerals. Medium acid. A bit more on the round side of the spectrum. I wish the acid was a bit higher…but that’s personal preference. No disgorgement data on the bottle.
Jun 25th, 2021Yeasty hazelnut pear. Fresh and really good! 375ml
Yeasty hazelnut pear. Fresh and really good! 375ml
Mar 5th, 2018Technically a Blanc de Noir with 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. Great minerality and freshness with a subtle white cherry fruit note. Really solid for the price.
Technically a Blanc de Noir with 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. Great minerality and freshness with a subtle white cherry fruit note. Really solid for the price.
Jun 6th, 2017An absolute stunner for the price! Rich bubbles with killer acidity
An absolute stunner for the price! Rich bubbles with killer acidity
Sep 23rd, 2016Fresh, fruity, and forward. A blanc de blancs with evident Meunier
Fresh, fruity, and forward. A blanc de blancs with evident Meunier
Jan 4th, 2016Racy with citrus and brioche. Fine perlage and a clean finish.
Racy with citrus and brioche. Fine perlage and a clean finish.
Feb 14th, 2015Yes! This was awesome! Crisp light apple notes with a slight musky backend. Long lingering finish. Enjoyed this one in the grandstands at SafeCo Field in Seattle. $43 / 92pts
Yes! This was awesome! Crisp light apple notes with a slight musky backend. Long lingering finish. Enjoyed this one in the grandstands at SafeCo Field in Seattle. $43 / 92pts
Sep 28th, 2013Lively bubbles but more in the glass than on your tongue. A lightly buttery roundness with tastes of green apples, cantaloupe, and a slightly creamy finish. Fresh and refreshing.
Lively bubbles but more in the glass than on your tongue. A lightly buttery roundness with tastes of green apples, cantaloupe, and a slightly creamy finish. Fresh and refreshing.
Feb 15th, 2017NV. Blanc de noirs from the Aube. Very clean and crisp, dominated by red fruits. Fresh tart cherry, blood orange sherbet, golden raspberry, white flowers. Seems really young and summery, all about the freshness. Love that they put the encépagement on the back label! Very welcome after a busy couple of weeks at work. Happy New Year!
NV. Blanc de noirs from the Aube. Very clean and crisp, dominated by red fruits. Fresh tart cherry, blood orange sherbet, golden raspberry, white flowers. Seems really young and summery, all about the freshness. Love that they put the encépagement on the back label! Very welcome after a busy couple of weeks at work. Happy New Year!
Jan 1st, 2017NV $35
Stunner for the price! Clean nose with lots of mineralogy and hints of quince and apricot skin. Palate is fruity, full of green apple and a wonderful Munier-driven floral/funkiness! Clean, mineral finish.
NV $35
Stunner for the price! Clean nose with lots of mineralogy and hints of quince and apricot skin. Palate is fruity, full of green apple and a wonderful Munier-driven floral/funkiness! Clean, mineral finish.