Philipponnat

A golden robe with amber highlights of fine brilliance, threaded with delicate, persistent bubbles. On the nose, notes of ripe fruit — white peach, mirabelle plum — mingle with brioche undertones and a subtle chalky minerality drawn from the terroirs of Mareuil-sur-Ay. On the palate, the entry is…

The structure of this champagne

TASTING NOTES

A golden robe with amber highlights of fine brilliance, threaded with delicate, persistent bubbles. On the nose, notes of ripe fruit — white peach, mirabelle plum — mingle with brioche undertones and a subtle chalky minerality drawn from the terroirs of Mareuil-sur-Ay. On the palate, the entry is round and vinous, driven by the generosity of Pinot Noir, before a well-tensioned vivacity steps in to carry a long finish with accents of toasted bread and dried fruits.

The composition

About this house

Founded in 1910 in Mareuil-sur-Ay, Maison Philipponnat belongs to a winemaking lineage documented as far back as 1522. Nestled at the heart of the Vallée de la Marne, its character is defined by an exceptional terroir: the Clos des Goisses, a 5.5-hectare monopole with full south-facing exposure, whose wines rank among the most sought-after prestige champagnes in the world.

Under the stewardship of Charles Philipponnat since 1997, the house has asserted a resolutely vinous style, built on the predominance of Pinot Noir, a solera-managed reserve wine programme, and partial vinification in oak. This terroir-driven philosophy gives every cuvée — from the Royale Réserve to the Clos des Goisses — a structure and depth that set Philipponnat apart among the great Champagne houses.

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