The latest release from renowned champagne house Philipponnat: Clos des Goisses 2009
Festive drinks parties might not have started just yet, but it’s never too early to stock the cellar, or drink champagne. Julian Campbell, Champagne Buyer at leading London wine merchant Justerini & Brooks recommends five champagnes for LUX readers
1. Philipponnat Cuvée 1522, 2008
Precise, aromatic notes of salt and red berries, brioche, toast and peach combine to produce an arresting initial impression in Philipponnat?s brilliant 1522 2008. A wine with a beautiful seam of fresh acidity that will allow this to age for many years to come. 8 years sur lie has given fabulous complexity with a savoury, very fine note of freshly baked pastries below the fruit, while also giving the mousse a wonderful finesse and sense of integration. The finish is long and deliciously salty. Only 1200 cases of this brilliant wine were produced. Follow LUX on Instagram: the.official.lux.magazine
2. Pascal Doquet Le Mesnil 2006
All the minerality of Grand Cru Mesnil vineyards combined with Pascal?s vinous, long lees aged style ? a real stand out in Pascal?s lovely range of Blanc de Blancs. The product of a supple, solaire vintage that has imbued this with lovely fruit to balance out the deep chalky notes, this is drinking beautifully now but will improve over the coming decade.
3. Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2009
The latest release from renowned champagne house Philipponnat.  Opening up with a wave...