PHILIPPONNAT Grand Blanc Extra-Brut is a vintage blanc de blancs champagne composed exclusively from Chardonnay from the villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vertus, Trépail and Verzenay. First press exclusively from Premiers and Grands Crus. This cuvée offers a unique opportunity to explore a variation of the House's style in the form of a prestigious Blanc de Blancs. In 2016, the climatic conditions followed the continental trend of the decade with a mild and wet winter followed by a hot and dry summer. The maturation of the grapes, favored by a cool end of summer, produced juicy, ripe and concentrated fruits, promising a spectacular vintage. This extra brut champagne is made from the first presses of Chardonnays. The champagnes are partially vinified in stainless steel vats with partial malolactic fermentation, and partially in undergrowth without malolactic fermentation. The Grand Blanc preserves the nobility and purity of its origin thanks to its Extra-Brut dosage of 4.25 g/l. The cuvée has rested between 6 and 8 years in the cellars of the House, thus developing its aromas and highlighting the secondary and tertiary nuances, typical of prolonged aging on lees. Visually, this cuvée is distinguished by its light gold color and its fine and abundant effervescence. On the nose, it reveals fresh and expressive aromas of ripe fruits, notably mirabelle plum and apricot, to which notes of wildflower honey mingle upon aeration. On the palate, this blanc de blancs champagne is fresh and creamy, with delicate citrus notes. The finish, long and persistent, offers a beautiful mineral touch and some spicy notes. The Grand Blanc from Maison Philipponnat is ideally enjoyed as an aperitif around 7°C. However, it can also be enjoyed at the table at around 10°C to accompany white fish or shellfish.
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Nose : On the nose, it reveals fresh and expressive aromas of ripe fruits, notably mirabelle plums and apricots, which are mixed with notes of wildflower honey upon aeration.
Palate : On the palate, the Grand Blanc is fresh and creamy, with delicate citrus notes. The finish, long and persistent, offers a beautiful mineral touch and some spicy notes.
FEATURES
Grape varieties : 100% Chardonnay from the villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vertus, Trépail and Verzenay. First pressing exclusively of Premiers and Grands Crus.
Pairings : Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany fish and shellfish: shrimp, lobster, whether poached or in a sauce with beurre blanc.
Dosage : 4.25 gr/l.
Serving temperature: Serve at 6 to 8°C for an aperitif or 9 to 11°C during a meal.
THE BRAND
In the heart of the Champagne region, in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the Philipponnat house is renowned for producing great wines. Each of its iconic champagnes, such as the Cuvée 1522, the Clos des Goisses, the Blanc de Noirs Millésimé and the Grand Blanc Millésié, presents a unique expression, characterized by a predominance of Pinot Noir grapes, with the exception of the Blancs de Blancs. These wines are truly designed for discerning connoisseurs, standing out on prestigious tables and elegantly accompanying the finest dishes, well beyond the aperitif. The Philipponnat house asserts a distinctive style that remains true to its principles, far from passing trends. It offers a range of champagnes that are distinguished by their tasty character, their power and their balance. The aromatic intensity, particularly that of the Pinot Noir, is a characteristic common to all the cuvées, illustrating the constant search for freshness and minerality in each of its creations. During a ceremony held at the Automobile Club de France in Paris, La Revue du Vin de France revealed the winners of its annual awards. These awards celebrate the personalities and companies that have left an indelible mark on the wine industry in France. During the ceremony, Champagne Philipponnat was awarded the prestigious 'Brand of the Year' prize. This distinction recognizes the remarkable trajectory of the Philipponnat house . Despite turbulent times, it has reinvented itself under the leadership of Charles Philipponnat since 2000. Today renowned for its superb range of champagnes, the house has brilliantly risen to the challenge of combining tradition and innovation.
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PHILIPPONNAT Grand Blanc Extra-Brut is a vintage blanc de blancs champagne composed exclusively from Chardonnay from the villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vertus, Trépail and Verzenay. First press exclusively from Premiers and Grands Crus. This cuvée offers a unique opportunity to explore a variation of the House's style in the form of a prestigious Blanc de Blancs. In 2016, the climatic conditions followed the continental trend of the decade with a mild and wet winter followed by a hot and dry summer. The maturation of the grapes, favored by a cool end of summer, produced juicy, ripe and concentrated fruits, promising a spectacular vintage. This extra brut champagne is made from the first presses of Chardonnays. The champagnes are partially vinified in stainless steel vats with partial malolactic fermentation, and partially in undergrowth without malolactic fermentation. The Grand Blanc preserves the nobility and purity of its origin thanks to its Extra-Brut dosage of 4.25 g/l. The cuvée has rested between 6 and 8 years in the cellars of the House, thus developing its aromas and highlighting the secondary and tertiary nuances, typical of prolonged aging on lees. Visually, this cuvée is distinguished by its light gold color and its fine and abundant effervescence. On the nose, it reveals fresh and expressive aromas of ripe fruits, notably mirabelle plum and apricot, to which notes of wildflower honey mingle upon aeration. On the palate, this blanc de blancs champagne is fresh and creamy, with delicate citrus notes. The finish, long and persistent, offers a beautiful mineral touch and some spicy notes. The Grand Blanc from Maison Philipponnat is ideally enjoyed as an aperitif around 7°C. However, it can also be enjoyed at the table at around 10°C to accompany white fish or shellfish.
