Philipponnat : 12 results priced between £25.00 and £700.00

Tasting Note: The Grand Blanc is exclusively blended from Chardonnay grapes from the best growths of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, including some white Clos des Goisses. This wine is a noteworthy exception in the otherwise Pinot Noir-dominated range of Philipponnat wines. While possessing vinosity and a creamy texture, it is true to the lightness and finesse of a great Blanc de Blanc. Food Pairing: A superb aperitif or wonderful companion to all seafood.

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Tasting Note: A house signature for Philipponnat, the Royale Réserve takes advantage of the rich and powerful Pinot Noir grapes from the southern side of the Montagne de Reims, which always makes up the majority of the blend. With three years’ ageing, this wine is sufficiently mature, yet remains delightfully crisp.

The Philipponnat family has been based in the Champagne region since the 17th Century. Philipponnat is one of the main owners of grand and premier cru vineyards, with its 17 hectare vineyard holding, comprising mainly Pinot Noir grapes, which predominate in the blends giving full body , rounded flavour and distinctive structure. The Reserve Rose is made according to the traditional Champagne method, a classical champagne to which has been added a small quantity of Coteaux Champenois red wine fom...

Irène Némirovsky’s own life was as dramatic as any fiction. Few writers enjoy posthumous success as astonishing as hers after the international triumph of “Suite Francaise”. She was born in 1903 in Kiev to a well-off Jewish family, but died in Auschwitz only 39 years later. With her parents she fled the Russian Revolution, eventually settling in France. With the publication of “David Golder” in 1929 – delivered to a publisher just before the birth of her first daughter – Irene swiftly became an acclaimed...

As non dosage wines are the driest style of champagne, often labelled Brut Zero or Brut Naturel, they actually go better with food than many sweeter cuvées. This wine shows a firm minerally character, and with its bright acidity and lovely toasty notes, makes a perfect partner for fresh seafood, especially scallops, abalone and cooked oysters.

Wine Advocate note Robert Parker''s Wine Advocate 30/11/2012 The 2001 Brut Clos des Goisses has begun to take on attractive early tertiary nuances. A big, broad-shouldered wine, the 2001 has gorgeous depth but not quite the finesse of the very best years. Even with all of the intense fruit and rich, palate-staining finish, some slightly rough edges remain. Dried apricots, spices, licorice, sweet herbs and tobacco add elements of exoticism on the finish. A spell of cold weather and rain during the...

"...taut and delicious", Victoria Moore, The Guardian "From the 2005 vintage, with no dosage added. Deep yellow/gold colour. Taut, warm, toasty and herby, with a lovely savoury, fruity quality and good acidity. This avoids being at all harsh, with a honeyed, toasty richness and a dry palate. 91/100." Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com

The 1522 wines are the tete de cuvées of Philipponnat’s house style. Named to commemorate the date that the Philipponnat family first owned vineyards in Champagne, the grapes in this cuvée come from various Grand Cru vineyards that Philipponnat owns and sources. This was formerly a NV blend, but starting with the 2000 vintage, it now bears a vintage date. This has a big and bold nose full of spicy meaty citrus and red tinged pears yet the palate is full of verve and energy with clean citrus and a...

Wine Advocate note Robert Parker''s Wine Advocate 30/11/2012 The 2001 Brut Clos des Goisses has begun to take on attractive early tertiary nuances. A big, broad-shouldered wine, the 2001 has gorgeous depth but not quite the finesse of the very best years. Even with all of the intense fruit and rich, palate-staining finish, some slightly rough edges remain. Dried apricots, spices, licorice, sweet herbs and tobacco add elements of exoticism on the finish. A spell of cold weather and rain during the...