Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Brut - 1999 (750ml) Size:750ml ” Dulce Vida Añejo is

” Dulce Vida Añejo is aged in select American Oak whiskey barrels

93 points New Zealand Wine Rater

while the Basque region’s wealth of Michelin-starred restaurants attracts millions of culinary travelers each year

I am still very pleased that a chance was taken on this bottle and I look forward to either trying it at a bar or hunting it down at the right price this year

Tasted blind at Philip's February Christmas Party

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Brut - 1999 (750ml) Size:750ml ” Dulce Vida Añejo is(1999 vintage) "This famed single vineyard on its steep slope above Mareuil sur A produces a warm, always elegant wine. This 1999 is softer than some vintages, while still having a power and texture to go with fruit that is now maturing, giving a yeasty final character. Drink now, or age another few years." Wine Enthusiast