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.

2014, a year with chaotic weather and full of surprises. A mild and rainy autumn and winter were followed by a superb spring, warm, dry and sunny, leading to a very early bud break. Summer was particularly rainy and temperatures were autumnal by the end of August. Considering the rainy weather, grape soundness was satisfactory, notably with very low levels of grey rot, and no powdery or downy mildew on the clusters. The year was unusual in that sour rot and spotted wing drosophila appeared in certain sectors. Due to fast picking and strict sorting during the harvest, the quality of our intake was very sound with a fairly exceptional average weight of clusters. The harvest took place from 13 to 25 September 2014.

This cuvée is enhanced, and its original freshness preserved by eight years ageing on lees.

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.