2012 Philipponnat - Clos des Goisses LVColour : Sparkling Producer : Philipponnat Label Name : Clos des Goisses LV Country : France Region : Champagne Sub Region : Vallee de la Marne Appellation : Mareuil Sur Ay Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2012 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : 97 JS Tasting Note : Aromas of bread dough, mandarin, strawberry, raspberry and light dry earth follow through to a full body with lightly candied fruit, phenolic tension and a clear, bright

offering notes of orange peel and tangerine and delivering modest weight in the mouth and good length

An Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Auslese is

and the palate is medium-bodied and has ripe juicy fruit as well as a kiss of sweetness

baked cherries

and building tannins

Premier Cru Beauroy is often appreciated for offering a combination of immediacy and ageing potential

94 points Decanter Tasting Note : The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries

At eleven years from harvest

balancing the richness derived from lees ageing with the tension and clarity associated with zero-dosage bottling

fresh herbs and dried fruits

Colour : Red Producer : M

The finish repeats the cherry