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Philipponnat Le Léon 2015

Name: Philipponnat Le Léon 2015
Brand: Philipponnat
SKU: 11491
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France - Champagne - Extra brut - Grand Cru - Philipponnat

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Data sheets

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir 100%

Producer

Philipponnat

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Classification

Grand Cru

Style

Extra brut

Vintage

2015

Color

White

Alcohol level

12,5°

Type of aging

Raised under wood

Operating temperature

Between 10° and 12° C

Storage

Bottle lying down

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Philipponnat

For 5 centuries now, the Philipponnat family has been making its mark on the land of Champagne. The House Philipponnat was founded in 1522 on the lands of Aÿ, where all generations have succeeded one another. Possessing a unique historical and viticultural heritage, it reigns today over a vineyard of 20 hectares classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Avenay.

The House Philipponnat produces exceptional vintages that express the richness of their terroir, shining with elegance and purity.

What is the history of Maison Philipponnat?

April de Philipponnat was a soldier in the army of François I, and was granted lands in Aÿ by the king as a reward for his exploits at the Battle of Marignan in 1515. The Philipponnats will thus devote themselves over the generations to the elaboration of Champagnes wines, and acquire at the beginning of the XXth century cellars dug in the XVIIIth century in Château of Mareuil, a village classified in Premier Cru. These cellars are still today an exceptional heritage.

In 1997, the House Philipponnat will be acquired by the group of Champagnes Lanson-BCC, but retains its family heritage. Charles Philipponnat is now its general manager.

What is the terroir of Maison Philipponnat?

The House Philipponnat produces exceptional vintages that express the richness of their terroir, shining with elegance and purity.

What is the history of Maison Philipponnat?

In 1997, the House Philipponnat will be acquired by the group of Champagnes Lanson-BCC, but retains its family heritage. Charles Philipponnat is now its general manager.

What is the terroir of Maison Philipponnat?

House Philipponnat operates a 20-hectare vineyard classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Avenay. The vines are worked with the greatest respect for the soil and the environment, in particular by the use of draught horses for the ploughing. The House Philipponnat makes a point of honor to pRéserver its terroir. It also has a unique Clos in Champagne: the Clos des Goisses, a hillside of about 5 hectares sloping at 45 degrees, a situation from which it takes its name (goisse in Champagne means very steep hillside). It is a terroir of great richness thanks to its chalky soils, conferring power and freshness to the wines that come from it.

The House's iconic Philipponnat cuvées

The cuvées stand out among Champagne's most brilliant, each reflecting a part of the House's history-laden soul.

The 2016 Blanc de noirs Millésimé offers sublime aromatic persistence, coming across as fresh, fruity, and gourmet. A perfect Champagne for aperitif as well as white fish and poultry dishes.

The 2015 Cuvée 1522 Millésimé pays homage to the roots of the Philipponnat family, revealing itself to be a concentrated Champagne, very mineral and with a nice finesse.

And how can we not mention the 2012 Clos des Goisses Millésimé, from the eponymous terroir of such great quality. Perfection is found in this Champagne: freshness, greed, length in the mouth and elegance. This is a very great Champagne that will complement the most delicate foods and cheeses.

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Description Philipponnat Le Léon 2015.

La Rémissonne 2015 represents the most precise expression of one of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ's finest terroirs, crafted from 100% Pinot Noir. This Champagne is part of a trilogy of parcel-based cuvées, and 2015 is the second vintage, after 2009. Only 2,710 bottles were produced.

The 2015 vintage was marked by an exceptionally Sec summer, the most Sec in decades. Although the spring was relatively cool, the summer brought water stress Rare in Champagne, followed by some precious rainfall in early September, allowing good ripening of the grapes.

Yields were moderate, ensuring optimal concentration and above-average ripeness, with an alcoholic potential of 10.5-11%.

The vinification of La Rémissonne 2015 follows a traditional method, without malolactic fermentation, and 100% of the wines are vinified in wood. A dosage Extra-Brut of 4.5 g/l maintains the balance between freshness and vinosity, preserving the wine's purity. Aging, from seven to nine years in the house cellars, allows the wine to express its complexity, with Sec secondary and tertiary aromas from aging on lees.

On tasting, La Rémissonne 2015 stands out for its bronze-gold color and expressive nose, blending notes of yellow fruit, apricot compote and quince, with a floral touch of rose and a slightly spicy, vanilla finish. On the palate, it's round and delicious, with notes of yellow fruit, citrus and bergamot. The finish is persistent and generous, perfectly balanced.

This Champagne is ideal with game pâtés and foie gras en croûte, and can be served chilled, around 8-9°C as an aperitif or between 10-12°C with a meal.

Rémissonne 2015 can be kept for at least ten years in appropriate conditions, evolving nobly over time.