Philipponnat’s 1522 cuvee is a reference to the date of the first record of Philipponnat as grape growers in Ay. It’s one of their top wines, and shows off the food- friendly, rich style typical of this producer. It’s ripe, rounded, full-bodied, and dominated by Pinot Noir giving it great depth of flavor. It’s also a wine meant for aging.——R.V.(11/1/2006)—— 94