Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2012

Lemon zest, white peach and a squeeze of grapefruit peel open this tightly wound blanc de noirs. Chalky and focused through the mid-palate, with a stony backbone and a linear drive that reflects both Philipponnat's deft hand with north- and south-facing parcels and the sheer precision of the 2012 vintage. The finish is clean and incisive, tapering to a long, flinty close.