Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2010 / 750ml | ≈ $506.93Original CHF 419.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Harvest began 13 September and ended 25 September 2014; the sheet does not identify these as plot-specific picking dates
Sites Les Grands Cintres and Les Petits Cintres, central Clos des Goisses, Mareuil-sur-Ay
Fermentation Vessels Oak vessels
Pressing Method Exclusively First Pressings
Oak Types Oak
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Volume 1,566 bottles
Bottles1,566
Production Details Aged for over nine years, including extended ageing on the lees. Producer service guidance is 8–9°C as an aperitif or 10–12°C with a meal; the full ranges are retained here rather than converted to a single serving-temperature value.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with fine, lively effervescence; citrus and verbena, followed by candied chestnut and Saint-Honoré pastry nuances; praline-hazelnut cream, linden honey, a long fresh finish and citrus zest
Food Pairing Lobster, langoustines, saltwater fish and white meats; with further ageing, stews and cheeses
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Philipponnat’s harvest ran 13–24 September 2012 and was halted 15–18 September to allow ideal maturity; these are house-level dates, not stated as Les Cintres plot-specific
Sites Les Grands Cintres and Les Petits Cintres, central Clos des Goisses, Mareuil-sur-Ay
Vine Age Up to 70 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden casks
Pressing Method 100% First-Press Juice
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Volume 2,176 bottles
Bottles2,176
Production Details The source reports Pinot Noir grape sugar/ripeness readings from 11.5° to over 12°, satisfactory acidity and a high malic-acid proportion; these are grape/must observations, not finished-wine alcohol or total acidity. Serve 8–9°C as an aperitif or 10–12°C with a meal.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with lively effervescence; cherry, raspberry eau-de-vie and honey; raspberry developing into blueberry and black cherry, with a long, fresh finish
Food Pairing Lobster, langoustines, saltwater fish and white meats; with further ageing, stews and cheeses
2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Champagne
Sites Les Grands Cintres and Les Petits Cintres, central Clos des Goisses, Mareuil-sur-Ay
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vessels
Pressing Method 100% First-Press Juice
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Details Aged for more than nine years in the house cellars at a constant 12°C, including prolonged ageing on lees in bottle.
Tasting Notes Clear bright gold; very fine, creamy bubbles forming a dense and persistent ring
2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites Central Les Cintres plots in Clos des Goisses, Mareuil-sur-Ay
Fermentation Vessels Wooden casks
Pressing Method 100% First-Press Juice
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Details Aged for more than nine years in the house cellars at a constant 12°C, including extended ageing on lees.
Tasting Notes Light bright gold; fine creamy bubbles with a persistent ring; raspberries, toast and honey
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2010 / 750ml | ≈ $506.93Original CHF 419.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
13 rue du Pont - Mareuil-sur-Ay, CS 60002, 51160 Ay-Champagne, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 56 93 00
Email
Owner
Philipponnat Family (Charles Philipponnat)
Cellarmaster
Charles Philipponnat