2012 Philipponnat - Les Cintres Extra BrutColour : Sparkling Producer : Philipponnat Label Name : Les Cintres Extra Brut Country : France Region : Champagne Variety : Pinot Noir Vintage : 2012 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : Decanter 96 pts, Vinous 95 pts, James Suckling 95 pts Tasting Note : Philipponnats Les Cintres is one of the most precisely terroir focused expressions in the estates portfolio, produced from a single parcel of Pinot Noir grown on the steep south facing

Founded in 1893

Wine Advocate 91 pts Tasting Note :

and the inclusion of Corton-Charlemagne in the estate’s portfolio represents a significant elevation from its core Meursault identity

red-fruited notes that frame the wine

and market availability is extremely rare

clear on the finish with well-integrated acidity

The 2019 blend is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Parker Wine Advocate (10/2016) Note: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product

While these scores fall short of the 2016’s extraordinary near-perfect reception

orange zest and Asian spices

Tasting Note : The 2017 Barolo Francia is dense

a touch of saddle leather and a seam of dark chocolate emanating from the oak regime