The history of the Philipponnat house
Tradition and heritage
The family has now been here for 5 centuries.Philipponnatis located inChampagneIn the 16th century, the family's ancestors were winegrowers and merchants. At that time, the family directly supplied Louis XIV, magistrates, and the Royal Mayors of Ay with champagne.PhilipponnatThe atmosphere remains family-oriented. The team at the house always works in accordance with the values of the House:
- singularity
- Excellency
- generosity
- simplicity
- They most accurately describe Philipponnat. To date, it isCharles Philipponnatwho runs the house. Nicolas Ayme, Antoine Juillard, and Nicolas d'Ormesson support Charles Philipponnat. They are the primary ambassadors for his wines. Together, they guarantee the image ofPhilipponnatin France as well as abroad.
In the heart of Champagne
A unique terroir
TherePhilipponnat Houseis located in the heart of theChampagneThis sublime property boasts an exceptional walled vineyard, among the most renowned in the region. The vineyard faces due south, ensuring no shade falls on the vines during the day. This exceptional location makes for exceptional champagnesPhilipponnatUnique, authentic, and exceptional wines. The vineyards cover 20 hectares and are located inPremier and Grand Cru winesin Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay and Avenay. AtPhilipponnatThe soil is worked as naturally as possible, for example by plowing with draft horses. The goal: to revive traditions to improve the quality of the wines.
Wines from Maison Philipponnat
A know-how unique to the House
To produce wines of such quality,Philipponnatuses only the best grapes, sourced fromPremier and Grand Cru winesin the majority. The particularity of the winesPhilipponnatThis is explained by the house's expertise. The grapes are always harvested riper than those of other Champagne houses. The reserve wines are kept in oak barrels, then reintroduced into the non-vintage blend in a proportion of one-quarter to one-third. This same blend is subsequently used as reserve wine for the following blend. The cuvéesPhilipponnatThey benefit from aging on their lees for a period of three to eleven years. The vintageRoyal Reserve BrutIt best represents the expertise of the House. It offers a very beautiful balance and reveals the terroir of Mareuil-sur-Ay in the most beautiful way.
Royal Reserve RoséMeanwhile, this wine combines a beautiful light color with an intense flavor. This vintage is characterized by its finesse and fruity aromas. Philipponnat wines are a guarantee of quality and can be found in the finest establishments worldwide.
