2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Capable of cellaring and developing for at least a further ten years in a cool, dark cellar
Classification Premier Cru
Region Mareuil-sur-Ay
Soil Outcropping chalk
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% from the La Rémissonne parcel at Mareuil-sur-Ay
Fermentation Vessels Wood; 100% of the wines made under wood
Pressing Method First Press Juice
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Volume 2,710 bottles
Bottles2,710
Production Details Traditional vinification intended to avoid premature oxidation. The wine was aged for 7–9 years in the house cellars at a constant 12°C, including prolonged ageing on lees. Recommended serving temperatures are 8–9°C as an aperitif and 10–12°C with a meal.
Tasting Notes Bronze-gold colour; yellow fruit, apricot compote, quince, rose, spice and vanilla on the nose; rounded palate with yellow fruit, citrus and bergamot; persistent, generous and balanced finish.
Food Pairing Game pâté and foie gras en croûte
Vintages
2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Capable of cellaring and developing for a further ten years in a cool, dark cellar
Classification Premier Cru
Region Mareuil-sur-Ay
Soil Outcropping chalk
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% from the La Rémissonne parcel at Mareuil-sur-Ay
Fermentation Vessels Casks; 100% of the wines fermented in cask
Pressing Method First Press Juice
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Production Volume 2,590 bottles
Bottles2,590
Production Details Traditional vinification intended to avoid premature oxidation. The wine was aged for 7–9 years in the house cellars at a constant 12°C, including extended ageing on lees. Recommended serving temperatures are 8–9°C as an aperitif and 10–12°C with a meal.
Tasting Notes Bright-gold colour with fine, creamy bubbles and a persistent ring; raspberry eau-de-vie and almond blossom on the nose; full, generous palate with raspberry, violet, vanilla and cocoa-bean notes; long, rich finish.
Food Pairing Game pâté and foie gras pâté en croûte
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