Thanks to Xiao P for sourcing this fine champagne from Taiwan, and to Johnny for the nice photos! 

Philipponnat Cuvee "1522" Brut Millesime 2002 Champagne (750ml)

Composition: 60% Pinot Noir from the vineyard of Le Léon in Grand Cru Aÿ; 40% Chardonnay from Grand Cru Oger

Dosage: around 4 grams/litre, well into the Extra Brut category

Tasted in Sept., 2011

Fine aromas of creamy yellow fruits embracing the chalky core; with more airing, a lovely touch of blue cheese emerges.

On the palate, it's still tightly coiled though, focusing on racy, incisive minerality. Excellent purity and depth. Classically austere, especially for a very ripe year like 2002. So excellent potential here. Need to give it 3 to 5 years' cellaring to bring out the true complexity.