{"title":"(6\/12) Masterclass: Meet Francois Philipponnat 16th Generation Cult Champagne","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-france-rp-92-ws-92-we-92-js-91","title":"Philipponnat Reserve Perpetuelle Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [JD 92] [WS 92] [JS 92] [WA 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. Generations have cultivated the land at Ay, the family's home since the time of Apvril le Philipponnat who owned vines at Le Léon, between Ay and Dizy, in 1522. In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deep gold in color with amber glints in the glass.  The first nose reveals vine blossom, linden and fresh, lightly toasted bread.  Then comes aromas of summer berries, citrus fruit and honey.  The mouth is fruity (redcurrant, raspberry, ripe grape) and full- bodied with light notes of biscuit and freshly baked bread on the\u003cbr\u003efinish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an aperitif, served chilled but not ice-cold (8°C). Enhances hot or cold white meats, poultry and premium charcuterie. An ideal complement to cold buffets, fish and seafood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Blend:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier. First press juice of mainly Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area. 20 to 30% of reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinification:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation and reserve wines aged in casks to allow the aromas to develop complexity. Moderate dosage (8 g\/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgeing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAged on the lees in the House’s cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C for three years, far longer than the legal minimum requirement of 15 months.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The NV Champagne Reserve Perpetuelle Brut is a bright straw color and is from the 2021 base vintage. Beginning with this release, they have changed the name of this cuvée to better reflect the method of production, which utilizes their perpetual reserve as a key component in the blend, although it’s the same as it’s always been. Made from 66% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, the nose is inviting and pure, with gorgeous red fruits that shine brightly in this release, and while it has intensity, it’s approachable and pretty, with notes of almond, peaches, red berries, and fresh bread. The mousse is elegant and integrates nicely into the wine. Drink now or over the coming 6-8 years. Disgorged in January 2025. 8 grams per liter dosage.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A baseline of chalky minerality supports juicy pear and white cherry fruit, lemon peel and pickled ginger alongside rich accents of crystallized honey and biscuit in this sleek and creamy Champagne. Harmonious and finely knit, with good length through the lightly spiced finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2030. 5,000 cases made, 100 cases imported.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lemons, almonds, raspberries and sourdough on the nose of this fresh and fine Champagne. It’s medium-bodied, bright and nicely structured. 66% pinot noir, 32% chardonnay and 2% meunier. Made from base vintage 2021 with 56% reserve wines using a perpetual blend started in 1946. 8 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Comprising 44% wine from the 2021 vintage and 56% reserve wines held in perpetual reserve, Philipponnat’s NV Réserve Perpétuelle Brut—formerly known as Brut Royale Réserve—opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe peach, red berries, pear and pastry. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, broad-shouldered and textural, delivering a generous, enveloping style energized by racy acidity. While the base vintage is vinified primarily in stainless steel, the reserve wines are stored in oak, and the wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation. This bottling was disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of eight grams per liter.)\" - Kristaps Karklins (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e89 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Brut Réserve Perpetuelle is bright and focused. Kirsch, dried lemon peel, pear, mint and dried flowers are nicely delineated in this mid-weigjht offering. Hints of spice and a kiss of French oak, along with the dosage of 8 grams per liter, support the creamy, expansive finish. Disgorged: November 2024.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":41152145391775,"sku":"","price":79.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/rp-n-version-tr-e1741594313676.webp?v=1762892586"},{"product_id":"philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-rose-nv-champagne-france","title":"Champagne Philipponnat \"Royale Reserve\" Brut Rose NV (Champagne, France) - [JS 94] [WS 93] [JD 92] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. Generations have cultivated the land at Ay, the family's home since the time of Apvril le Philipponnat who owned vines at Le Léon, between Ay and Dizy, in 1522. In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhilipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalmon pink in colour with coppery glints. The first nose reveals summer berries with notes of cherry and wild strawberry. Notes of citrus and grapefruit peel develop with time. The attack is elegant and pure. Full and ample on the palate, with good acidity and a light astringency that brings out the fruitiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs an aperitif, served chilled but not ice-cold (9°C). Enhances smoked fish and meats (ham, bacon) or pink meat (veal, lamb). An ideal complement to summer berry desserts, either served plain or as a soup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Blend:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e75% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier. First press juice of mainly Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area. Reserve wines (25 to 30% of the blend) are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation and some of the wines aged in casks to allow the aromas to develop complexity. Still red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes from Mareuil-sur-Ay and Riceys is obtained by maceration and 7 to 8% is added to obtain a delicately coloured rosé with a very definite fruity taste. Moderate brut dosage (9 g\/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgeing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAged on the lees in the House’s cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C for three years, far longer than the legal minimum requirement of 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A freshness and drive to this with sliced strawberry and lime with some peach blossom undertones. Full-bodied with lovely creamy texture and a bright finish. Hints of cotton candy. Very polished and focused. From the 2019 vintage. 69% pinot noir, 29% chardonnay and 2% meunier. 27% reserve wine aged in barrel. Disgorged in January 2023. 9g\/l dosage. Drink now.\" (Jul 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A graceful Champagne, with a chalky underpinning and lacy texture supporting ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, star anise, apple blossom and salted almond notes. Lightly juicy and fresh through to the lingering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged March 2023. Drink now through 2028. 13,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.\" – Alison Napjus (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Made from 73% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, the NV Champagne Royale Reserve Brut Rosé is based on the 2018 vintage and has 9 grams per liter dosage. The nose is ripe and fleshy, with strawberry, cherry, and crushed roses. It is rounded and fluffy in its mousse, though it is dry, with raspberry, almond, and a silky texture on the finish. This is certainly a crowd pleaser to drink now or over the next ten years as an aperitif, on its own, or at the end of the night.\" – Audrey Frick (Nov 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Pinot Noir and Chardonnay come together in this ripe Champagne. Its red currant aroma and vibrant red and citrus fruit flavors give a wine that is full, and concentrated. 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In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis champagne is a light, bright gold with fine, lively bubbles. The nose is open and fruit-driven with notes of white currant, fresh quince and citrus. Partial vinification in wooden barrels (20% of the blend) brings aromas of honey and toast and a finish with touches of vanilla. The palate is fresh and fruity, with a fine mineral texture reminiscent of chalk. The finish is long and persistent with subtle hints of pepper and spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoultry and game birds. Enhances terrines and foie gras. Serve chilled at 8 to 9°C as an aperitif or 10 to 12°C to accompany a meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Blend:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFirst press juice from exclusively Premier and Grand Cru plots. 100% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and our vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Ay, Ay and Avenay-Val-d’Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. Extra-brut dosage (4.25 g\/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgeing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAged for five to seven years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended aging on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Multilayered fruit profile here, with green apple, fresh strawberry and pure chalk minerality. Biscuity character in the background. The attack is intense, with full body, pinprick bubbles, savory character, vibrant and zesty, integrated acidity and a refined, long and powerful finish. Just a bit warmer and riper in the aftertaste. 100% pinot noir. Disgorged in 2024. Dosage 4.5g\/L. Drink or hold.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, this Champagne has a rich character with Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. With its aroma hinting at red fruits and its rich texture, this a ripe wine that could do with more aging. Drink this vintage from 2026.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points – Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A well-tailored Champagne, displaying a refined, satinlike mousse and deftly honed acidity. Offers a lovely range of black currant, salted Marcona almond, tangerine peel and candied ginger flavors underscored by chalky minerality that lingers on the finish. Disgorged January 2024. Drink now through 2035. 3,400 cases made, 100 cases imported.\" – Alison Napjus (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2018 Champagne Blanc De Noirs Extra Brut is where we start to see the house of Philipponnat shine with their command of Pinot Noir in Champagne. It was raised in roughly equal parts stainless steel and oak barrels, and is sourced from the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, as well as the Premier Crus of Avernay, Mailly, Écueil, and Vertus. Pouring a copper\/straw color, the nose is expressive, with black and red fruits leaping from the glass, along with notes of wet stone, spice, and almond pastry. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with elegant concentration and ripeness, some tropical fruit on the finish, and its spritely mousse accenting the wine’s underlying spice notes. This is a well-structured wine offering a lot of value to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years. It was disgorged in 2023 with 4.5 grams per liter dosage.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs is an understated wine, as so many Champagnes are in 2018. This is an especially brisk, floral style of Blanc de Noirs, the result of a choice of villages (Avenay-Val-d’Or, Mareuil, Mailly, Vertus, Écueil), the decision to partially block the malolactic fermentation and dosage that is on the low side. Grapefruit, white flowers, mint, chalk and dried herbs are all finely cut. Dosage is 4.25 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2023. Drink 2024-2032.\" - Antonio Galloni (March 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":45452969443487,"sku":"","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/2019PhilipponnatBlancdeNoirs_f44f3fb9-af6e-4bdb-90cd-79b73e01bbe1.webp?v=1768342763"},{"product_id":"philipponnat-cuvee-1522-extra-brut-2018-champagne-france-wa-94-vm-94-copy","title":"Philipponnat \"Cuvee 1522\" Extra Brut 2018 (Champagne, France) - [JS 95] [WA 94] [JD 94] [DM 94] [VM 93] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. Generations have cultivated the land at Ay, the family's home since the time of Apvril le Philipponnat who owned vines at Le Léon, between Ay and Dizy, in 1522. In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1522:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Centuries of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApvril Le Philipponnat, the Swiss captain who settled in Ay in the 16th century, was the owner of Le Léon, where the company still cultivates its vines today. Official records mention this as early as 1522. This year was therefore chosen as the symbolic date of the Philipponnat family’s establishment in the Champagne region and the origin of the sixteen succeeding generations. The 1522 cuvées bear witness to this long tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend of Grands Crus that make up these wines is composed of Pinot Noir from the historic parcels in Le Léon, enhanced by a Grand Cru from the northern Montagne de Reims, and another from the Côte des Blancs, generally Mailly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, vinified for the most part in wooden barrels without malolactic fermentation. 1522 is thus the result of Champagne’s three great chalk terroirs, with minerality, complexity and balance. Each bottle of 1522, dosed extra-brut (4 g\/l), is aged in the cellar for six to eight years, until it reaches its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe summer of 2018 was the driest on record, with virtually no rain from midJune until the harvest, and then again until the end of October. The harvest began on 27th August, three days after the official starting date in Mareuilsur-Ay, and ended on 8th September. The quality of the harvest was generally satisfactory, with yields sometimes exceeding 12,000 kg\/ha, which was not surprising given the very favourable weather conditions throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRAFTING VINIFICATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA proportion of the wines were vinified in wooden barrels (26%). Another 72% of the wines did not undergo malolactic fermentation in order to preserve their freshness and enhance their complexity. Both full-bodied and acidic, this cuvée lends itself perfectly to an Extra-Brut dosage of just 4.25 g\/l – a third of the usual Champagne dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e AGEING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix years’ ageing on lees elevates this cuvée, while preserving its original freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO THE EYE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight gold in colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO THE NOSE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich and captivating nose that opens up with aromas of lightly toasted brioche, vanilla and crème brûlée. On being left to breathe, subtle hints of menthol delicately round off the bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO THE MOUTH \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is generous and creamy, revealing notes of patisserie with a hint of candied citrus fruit. The finish is persistent and delicious, with a distinctive and delicate spicy note of white pepper that is the signature of this cuvée and of the Ay terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Sliced almonds, wild red berries, biscuits, apricots and hints of tobacco and walnuts on the nose. Some white chocolate, too. It’s complex and layered, with a sharp backbone of acidity giving plenty of structure, yet it’s generous. 72% pinot noir from Ay and 28%chardonnay from Oger. 4.5 g\/L dosage. Drinkable now, but better in a few years.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Philipponnat’s 2018 Extra-Brut 1522 Grand Cru is a great success—not just in the context of the vintage. Comprising 72% Pinot Noir from the Le Léon vineyard in Aÿ and 28% Chardonnay from Oger, it wafts from the glass with a deep bouquet of orange peel, crisp apple, peach and gooseberry mingling with bread. On the palate, it is full-bodied, elegantly muscular and impeccably balanced, with a deep core of crisp fruit, tangy acidity and a long, sapid finish. Disgorged in October 2023 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter, this is a wine of real character.” – Kristaps Karklins (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA quarter of the wine for the 2018 Champagne Grand Cru 1522 Extra Brut was barrel fermented (72% of the wine was done without malo to retain tension in the wine). In the glass, it pours a straw\/light copper-toned color, and the nose is very pretty and well-detailed, with wonderfully pure notes of beeswax, fresh peach, almond pastry, delicate spice, and raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, it’s elegant and graceful in this vintage, with a refined, pillowy mousse, a slowly tapering finish, and a chalky texture. It is a lovely wine now, but it will benefit from several years in the cellar. 9000 bottles were produced, and it was disgorged in October of 2023. Drink 2025-2040. (Drink between 2025-2040)\u003c\/span\u003e.\"  - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In a year when some vintage Champagnes are almost too easy-going, Philipponnat has captured some serious complexity and drive in this fine 1522 in one of the top releases of the vintage so far. Opening with bright, spicy ginger and pepper top notes, the ripe Pinot from Aÿ unfolds with generous raspberry and strawberry fragrance and dried pear maturity. The Chardonnay from Oger pulls the wine forward with salted lemon intensity. It's a fulsome, relatively structured 2018 displaying some ageworthiness; two or three years in bottle will yield even more aromatic generosity. (Drink between 2025-2035)\" - Tom Hewson (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Extra Brut 1522 is a blend of 72% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and 28% from Oger. Ample and resonant in the glass, the 2018 is a wine of notable stature. Pinot is very much front and center in both the wine's flavor profile and structural feel. Red plum, kirsch, spice, chamomile, leather and dried flowers build into the huge, palate-staining finish. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: October 2023. (Drink between 2025-2030)\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points – Wine Spectator: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A minerally Champagne, with chalk and brine accents playing off the creamy core of ripe green apple and cassis fruit flavors. This is fresh and well-structured, with a finely detailed mousse and lingering notes of pickled ginger, verbena and blanched almond. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged October 2023. Drink now through 2035. 780 cases made, 48 cases imported.\" – Alison Napjus (Dec 2025);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":52910377566573,"sku":null,"price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/1522-exta-brut-2018.webp?v=1768350145"},{"product_id":"champagne-philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-extra-brut-2015-champagne-france-jd-97-js-96-vm-96-bh-96-js-96","title":"Champagne Philipponnat \"Clos des Goisses\" Extra Brut 2015 (Champagne, France) - [JD 97] [JS 96] [VM 96] [BH 96] [JS 96]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. Generations have cultivated the land at Ay, the family's home since the time of Apvril le Philipponnat who owned vines at Le Léon, between Ay and Dizy, in 1522. In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Champagne:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1935 'Clos des Goisses' was the first single vineyard Champagne produced and it would take over 50 years for other Houses to start producing serious Champagne just from a single Clos. It is produced using grapes grown on a unique, pure chalk hillside with a 45 degree slope facing due south, in Mareuil-sur-Ay. Its name certainly reveals its true nature; in the old Champagne dialect, Gois or Goisse means a very steep slope. This is always a vintage wine with a very low dosage. Vinified mainly in wooden casks with no malolactic fermentation, it is distinctively full-bodied with an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 78% Pinot Noir and 22% Chardonnay with 4.5g\/l dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very great wine as well as being a very great Champagne, Clos des Goisses is specifically intended as an accompaniment to haute cuisine. Mineral and intense, it makes an unforgettable match for dishes with strong flavours: game, truffles, caviar and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from 78% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, the 2015 Champagne Clos Des Goisses Extra Brut is one of the first wines of the cuvée that was 100% barrel fermented, and it also underwent complete malo fermentation, as always. A medium straw\/golden color, it’s expressive in the glass with ripe, savory notes of black cherries, sous bois, delicate toast spice, umami savory notes, and yeasty fresh baked bread. Full-bodied, it fills the palate with a very long and sapid mid-palate richness, revealing accented notes of grapefruit on the finish. It’s long lasting and has a kiss of warmth, which is to be expected in this vintage, although it remains very much in balance, with a noble feel. An exceptional wine from 2015, the team at Philipponnat knocked these 2015s out of the park. This and their other 2015s are likely going to develop into great examples of how wines with powerful, rich structures in warm vintages can age without relying solely on acidity to carry the torch. Drink 2027-2047. 18,000 bottles produced. Disgorged in March 2024 and not yet released. (Drink between 2027-2047) - Audrey Frick (Sept 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This has a complex nose of brioche, honey, baked pears, salted plums, walnuts and white chocolate. It’s superbly fine and silky on the palate, with very soft bubbles and bright acidity underpinning the mellow fruit, honey and saline nuances. Dry and elegant, with wonderful freshness from a warm vintage. 78% pinot noir and 22% chardonnay. Disgorged March 2024. 4.5g\/L dosage. Drink or hold.\" - JS (Feb 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses is a powerful, resonant wine, just as it was last year. In 2015, all of the lots were vinified in oak, which lends notable textural resonance and poise. Pear, spicecake, ginger, dried flowers and a kiss of oak are all dialed up. There is an underlying vegetal note lurking beneath, typical of the year, but it's nicely integrated. The long finish is striking. The 2015 opens beautifully with air, gaining in both precision and tension. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2024. (Drink between 2025-2055)\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Burghound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\"The 2015 vintage in Champagne is a certainly quite ripe yet Philipponnat seems to have harvested at the perfect time because blind, you wouldn't necessarily know that the Clos des Goisses is the product of such a hot and dry growing season. I say this because the strikingly layered nose is exuberantly fresh with its notes of green apple, quinine, just sliced citrus, petrol, spice and floral nuances, all liberally laced with yeasty wisps. There is fine volume and impressive density to the intense but rich and expansive flavors that are supported by a wonderfully fine-bead mousse on the clean, complex and classy finish that, at present anyway, seems a bit drier than the stated dosage would suggest. Even so, this is not austere and the balance is impeccable. A potentially great Clos des Goisses and one that could already be approached even though I would suggest holding off until 2030 before digging in with any seriousness and 2032 would likely be better still. One of the best 'lux' 2015s that I've tried to this point.\" - Allen Meadows (Apr 2025)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"This has a complex nose of brioche, honey, baked pears, salted plums, walnuts and white chocolate. It’s superbly fine and silky on the palate, with very soft bubbles and bright acidity underpinning the mellow fruit, honey and saline nuances. Dry and elegant, with wonderful freshness from a warm vintage. 78% pinot noir and 22% chardonnay. Disgorged March 2024. 4.5g\/L dosage. Drink or hold.\" - JS (Feb 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELEVAGE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":52910395621741,"sku":null,"price":394.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/clos-extra-2015.webp?v=1768351224"},{"product_id":"philipponnat-reserve-perpetuelle-non-dose-brut-nv-champagne-france-xx","title":"Philipponnat Reserve Perpetuelle Non Dose Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [WS 93] [WA 91] [VM 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. 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With no added sugar in the dosage, its palate is straightforward and lively, expressing the style of the House with the utmost transparency. Its candour and precision have earned it lasting success among the world’s top chefs. It distils all the qualities of the wine, often with notes of white fruit and citrus fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTO THE EYE Pale gold in colour. Fine, persistent bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO THE NOSE The nose presents lime blossom, vine flower and hawthorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO THE MOUTH The palate is straightforward and pure, with citrus notes and a lovely liveliness that is not aggressive. The finish is long and clear, with notes of warm bread and fresh apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled but not iced (8°C) for a refreshing aperitif. 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Drink now through 2035. 5,000 cases made, 100 cases imported.\" – Alison Napjus (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points – Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made from 44% wine from the 2021 vintage and 56% reserve wines maintained in a perpetual reserve, Philipponnat’s NV Réserve Perpétuelle Non Dosé—the new designation for what was previously Royale Réserve Non Dosé—was disgorged in December 2024 without dosage. It bursts from the glass with aromas evocative of green apple, lemon leaf and delicate early-blooming white flowers. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and vibrant, driven by incisive acidity and concluding with a chalky, bone-dry finish. Unsurprisingly, with a base year such as this and in the absence of dosage, it presents a more tightly woven profile than its Brut counterpart—an expression likely to resonate more deeply with purists.\" - Kristaps Karklins (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points – Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Réserve Perpetuelle Non Dosé is a gorgeous Champagne from Philipponnat. Citrus peel, almond, mint, chalk and white pepper lend notable brightness throughout. The Non Dosé exudes class and energy from start to finish. This is a fine NV offering. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. 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