Cuvee 1522

A perfect match for filet of venison. Cuvée 1522 is wonderfully full-bodied, making it an excellent champagne to accompany meals. Serve chilled but not too cold, around 8 to 9°C as an aperitif or 10 to 12°C to accompany a meal.

The Pinot Noir comes from our vineyard “Le Léon” in Ay, and the Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger. 2009 was a year full of contrasts that ended well! After a severe winter, spring was stormy. Mild, wet weather was conducive to outbreaks of mildew. Luckily five weeks of warm, dry weather just before the harvest led to exceptional grape soundness. The vintage was fruit-driven with moderate acidity. There was more sunshine during the year than in 2008, with levels approaching those of 2002. The harvest took place from 13 to 28 September.

Aged for eight years. After this time, the freshness is still apparent, but the benefit of aging on lees has reached full potential.

A portion of the wines are vinified in wooden barrels without malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine’s freshness, allowing it to develop complexity. Both ample and tangy, this cuvée is eminently suitable for low dosage, extra brut, with only 4.25 g/litre, which is just one third of the conventional dosage for a brut champagne.

The House of Philipponnat is located at the very heart of the Champagne region in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay five kilometers east of Eparney. Just about 100 meters from the Romanesque church of Saint-Hilaire and not far from the river Marne you'll come upon the classical façade of the House of Philipponnat its grand courtyard and monumental portal bearing the House's coat of arms. Not far from there near the vineyard in the historical cellars dating back to the 18th century Philipponnat Champagnes are ageing slowly in total silence and perfect darkness. The House of Philipponnat is heir to traditions maintained by generations of cellar masters. Today Philipponnat produces approximately 500 000 bottles comprising a complete range recognized by the greatest connoisseurs. From the Brut Royale Reserve the true ambassador of the House to the vintage Cuvee du Clos des Goisses these are rich and structured wines with blends dominated by the Pinot Noir offered to lovers of fine wines. Also the House of Philipponnat has an exceptional collection of Old Vintage Champagnes quietly ageing on lees in cellars whose exact location is a closely guarded secret.