Philippe Fontaine

Tradition Brut Champagne Pinot Noir - Pinot Meunier Blend

9.126 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

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, 2021
Tracy Hall

Yeasty hazelnut pear. Fresh and really good! 375ml

Yeasty hazelnut pear. Fresh and really good! 375ml

Mar 5th, 2018
Austin Hohnke

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.

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, 2017
Drew Dodson

An absolute stunner for the price! Rich bubbles with killer acidity

An absolute stunner for the price! Rich bubbles with killer acidity

Sep 23rd, 2016
Perry Riddle

Fresh, fruity, and forward. A blanc de blancs with evident Meunier

Fresh, fruity, and forward. A blanc de blancs with evident Meunier

Jan 4th, 2016
Eric Hwang

Racy with citrus and brioche. Fine perlage and a clean finish.

Racy with citrus and brioche. Fine perlage and a clean finish.

Feb 14th, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.6

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

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, 2013
Jason Brater

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.

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, 2017
Emily Kresie-Harrington

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!

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, 2017
Tim Hinck

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.

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.

Nov 26th, 2016