Champagne Philipponnat
Blanc de Blancs 2018

The Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2018 represents a bright and surprising interpretation of the Philipponnat style, historically associated with Pinot Noir. This pure Chardonnay cuvée comes exclusively from selected Premier and Grand Cru villages (Avenay, Chouilly, Oger, Vertus, Trépail), giving rise to a wine of great precision and finesse. The 2018 harvest, marked by an exceptionally dry and favorable summer, delivered grapes of excellent quality and ideal ripeness.

Vinification follows a traditional approach aimed at preserving the fruit’s purity, with partial malolactic fermentation and 38% aged in oak without malolactic fermentation. The extended six-year aging on the lees imparts depth and aromatic complexity, while the low final dosage (4.5 g/l) in Extra Brut style enhances the natural balance between freshness and vinosity.

Upon tasting, Blanc de Blancs 2018 displays a pale gold color with a very fine mousse. The nose is refined and floral, with hints of citrus peel and elderflower, followed by notes of pastry and fresh almond. On the palate, it is creamy and citrusy, with touches of cedrat and liquorice, finishing on a long, saline note. A Champagne of mineral elegance and distinctive style.

Champagne Philipponnat

In the heart of Premier and Grand Cru, the maison is proud of its own 20 hectares out of the most beautiful vineyards of Pinot Noir over the territory of Mareuil, Aÿ, Mutigny e Avenay, facing south and lying on pure chalk, as well as the old and renowed vines of Clos des Goisses and Lèon. Vinification follows the most natural methods and the fermentation temperatures are fresh, not too cold, so as to preserve the natural aromatic taste of the wine. The malolactic fermentation is brought the its end, except for the stongest wines, such as the Clos des Goisses. Dorages are on average particularly low, so sugar cannot disguise the balance between freshness and vinousity.