Pinot Noir, Reserve and Clos
Philipponnat's range connects several kinds of continuity. The family appears in regional vineyard records in 1522, while the house was established in Mareuil-sur-Ay in 1910. Pinot Noir is a central grape, and the house identifies Blanc de Noirs as a signature vintage cuvée.
Reserve against vintage
Royale Réserve uses reserve wines, some maintained in wood through a perpetual-reserve system. The vintage wines are a separate category: Philipponnat says they spend at least six years on lees. That ageing statement does not define every bottle bearing the house name.
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The vineyard at Clos des Goisses
Clos des Goisses is a steep, south-facing site in Mareuil-sur-Ay, acquired by the house in 1935. Its single-vineyard wine can be tasted in the named, advance-booked visitor programme, alongside four other cuvées. The estate's public address is 13 rue du Pont, also in Mareuil-sur-Ay.
Questions
Frequently asked
Where do Philipponnat visits begin?
The visitor address is 13 rue du Pont in Mareuil-sur-Ay, within the Ay-Champagne municipality.
Are Philipponnat visits bookable?
Yes. The house offers several named experiences by advance booking; the route and wines depend on the programme.
What does The Origins visit pour?
The published programme ends with 1522 Grand Cru and four other cuvées, after a vineyard walk and cellar visit.
Is every Philipponnat cuvée aged six years on lees?
No. The house gives at least six years for its vintage range; the non-vintage Royale Réserve has a different ageing schedule.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne Philipponnat | Ay-Champagne, $$$$ | · |
| Ayala | Aÿ | · |
| Billecart-Salmon | Aÿ | 50 Best |
| Bollinger | Aÿ | 50 Best |
| Deutz | Aÿ | · |
| Henri Giraud | Aÿ | · |
| Philipponnat | Aÿ | 50 Best |
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