Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2011

Compact and herbal, with vegetal notes threading through crisp bubbles. Good energy drives the palate, but green characteristics feel prominent and may intensify with time. This blend from Mareuil, Mailly and Aÿ includes the best fruit originally destined for their 1522 cuvée. Drink over the next few years while the minerality still balances the herbaceous edge.