Philippe Fontaine, Champagne (France) 2016

Dec 27, 2022

By Miranda Franco

 Philippe Fontaine’s “Cuvée des Lys” is vintage-dated 100% Pinot Blanc, super-rare, and utterly quaffable.  Pinot Blanc finds a home in the Côte des Bar region of Champagne’s Aube sub-district.  Like still Pinot Blancs, it is fresh, crisp, and elegant.  This crowd-pleaser is loaded with flavor.  It delivers a mouthwatering spread of pineapple, green apple, white peach, citrus blossoms, pear, cinnamon, and almond.  The palate comes alive with delicate, refreshing, and persistent perlage.  A serious, gastronomic Champagne, it will work well at any table.     

Country / Region

France

Appellation

Champagne

Grape Variety

Color

Sparkling

Vintage

2016

Score

94

Price

US $ 78.00

Producer

Philippe Fontaine