Philipponnat Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2018 Magnum

The 2020 "Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut? is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots in Avenay, Vertus, Cramant, and Verzy. 47% of the base wines were fermented in wood, entirely without malolactic fermentation; six years of aging on the lees add depth. The nose reveals elderflower, vineyard peach, and white nectarine, with delicate vanilla notes emerging as it breathes. On the palate, the champagne is generous yet precise, with white fruit, delicate pastry notes, and a hint of peach tart. Timut pepper, salty minerality, and the Extra Brut dosage of 4 g/l lend the long finish freshness, vibrancy, and clear definition. An excellent Blanc de Blancs?still quite new to the market?especially for a house traditionally focused on Pinot Noir.