Philipponnat Champagne — The splendour of the Clos des Goisses since 1522
Based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the heart of the Grande Vallée de la Marne, Philipponnat has, for generations, maintained a rigorous relationship with its terroir. Building on a family heritage dating back to 1522, the house — established in its modern form in 1910 — has built its unique identity around Pinot Noir: the king of grape varieties in a 20-hectare vineyard comprising Premiers and Grands Crus, planted on predominantly chalky limestone soils, facing due south and overlooking the Marne. The Philipponnat style plays on a fascinating paradox: the full-bodied power of Pinot Noir is combined with a mineral tension and a purity of expression that lend the wines a verticality rarely found in Champagne. Voted best Champagne house by the Revue du Vin de France in 2023, Philipponnat stands as the definitive benchmark for connoisseurs seeking an emotional experience that goes beyond the bubbles.
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The Philipponnat cuvées — from the Royale to the legendary Clos des Goisses
The Philipponnat range is built around exceptional wines. The Royale Réserve, predominantly Pinot Noir, displays both fullness and tension — a natural pairing with oysters, scallops or roast poultry. The Réserve Perpétuelle, aged in oak barrels, develops a profound complexity that calls for foie gras, a matured hard cheese or guinea fowl with mushrooms. The Cuvée 1522, the house’s flagship, is perfect for large gatherings centred around lobster or squab with truffles.
Le Clos des Goisses — Champagne’s first single-vineyard cuvée, created in 1951, a 5.5-hectare walled vineyard on a slope of 35 to 45 degrees, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is the house’s legendary wine. Served at 12–14 °C in a large wine glass, it fully reveals its complexity after 10 to 20 years’ ageing in a cool cellar, away from light and vibrations.
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Philipponnat — Five centuries of Pinot Noir in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
The Philipponnat family has been based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ since 1522, but it was in 1910 that Auguste and Pierre Philipponnat gave the house its modern commercial structure. Now part of the Lanson-BCC group, it retains its own distinct winemaking identity, rooted in a 20-hectare vineyard of Premiers and Grands Crus, on south-facing limestone and chalky slopes overlooking the River Marne, in the heart of the Grande Vallée.
Philipponnat’s winemaking is based on two key principles: the exclusive use of the cuvée — the first pressing, which guarantees aromatic purity — and selective malolactic fermentation, tailored to each cuvée and vintage. This consistent commitment allows the full richness of Pinot Noir to be expressed without ever sacrificing the tension or freshness that define the house’s identity.
Your questions about Philipponnat champagnes
What is the difference between the Royale Réserve and the Cuvée 1522?
La Royale Réserve is the entry-level brut — accessible, versatile, and dominated by Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The Cuvée 1522 is the prestige cuvée, made from a selection of Premiers and Grands Crus and aged for a longer period. More complex and structured, it is reserved for special occasions and connoisseurs seeking depth and a long finish.
What food and wine pairings go well with Philipponnat champagne?
La Royale Réserve brings out the best in oysters, scallops and fine fish. La Réserve Perpétuelle comes into its own with foie gras, truffled poultry or matured hard cheeses. The Cuvée 1522 pairs beautifully with lobster, sweetbreads or porcini mushroom risotto. The Clos des Goisses is at its very best with turbot, roast squab or as an accompaniment to a haute cuisine meal.
How should Philipponnat champagne be served and stored?
La Royale Réserve is best served at 8–10 °C, ideally in a flute or tulip-shaped glass. La Réserve Perpétuelle and Cuvée 1522 are best served at 10–12 °C in a large white wine glass. Clos des Goisses, a wine with exceptional ageing potential, reveals its full character at 12–14 °C after 10 to 20 years’ cellaring at 12 °C, away from direct light and vibrations.
Where can I buy Philipponnat champagne online?
Discover the full Philipponnat range at Pépites en Champagne — an artisanal selection, expert advice and express delivery throughout France and Europe.
What makes Clos des Goisses unique in Champagne?
Established in 1951, Clos des Goisses is Champagne’s first single-vineyard wine: a 5.5-hectare vineyard enclosed by walls, planted on a vertiginous slope of 35 to 45° — among the steepest in the entire region — facing due south, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique layout results in exceptional ripeness of the Pinot Noir grapes, giving rise to a complexity and ageing potential unrivalled in artisanal Champagne.
How much should you budget for a bottle of Philipponnat champagne?
La Royale Réserve is the ideal choice for a refined gift at an affordable price. The Réserve Perpétuelle or the Cuvée 1522 are the perfect choices for a prestigious occasion. Le Clos des Goisses, the estate’s flagship wine and a recognised collector’s item, is the perfect choice for a memorable anniversary, a wedding or an exceptional gift.
About
Champagne Philipponnat — the essentials
- Founder
- Auguste et Pierre Philipponnat
- House / owner
- Lanson BCC
- Location
- Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Cuvées
- Clos des Goisses
