Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018

Crisp and mineral-driven, showing the restraint typical of the vintage. White flowers and crushed herbs lead, followed by lime zest and wet stone. The blocked malolactic fermentation keeps things taut and precise, while the low dosage (4.25 g/L) lets the fruit from Avenay-Val-d'Or, Mareuil and other select villages shine through cleanly.