The wines from Philipponnat have gotten a bit harder to source over the past few years, but we have a great one today. This is the new release of one of the best buys from the Philipponnat lineup and is the best vintage of the Blanc de Noirs ever here. The 2019 Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the grand and premier cru villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay and Verzy, and is only made in exceptional years. This Champagne is remarkably vineyard-driven, powerful yet polished and refined, showcasing the exceptional quality of this house's Pinot Noir, which has been cultivated since 1522. This cuvée is a careful selection of some of the best Pinot Noir from the vintage, collected from the first pressing (Coeur de cuvée), which is the finest part of the press. The juice is vinified in vats, where it undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, and in wood barrels, where it experiences blocked malolactic fermentation, creating a beautiful dynamic of energy and richness while protecting against premature oxidation and retaining purity. This was aged on the lees for five years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas, which are the hallmarks of extended aging on lees. As mentioned, this is the best example of all time, and we are offering low pricing today (even lower than previous vintages), making it an excellent buy for vintage Champagne from this renowned Champagne house.
Antonio Galloni 94 points! "The 2019 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is another gorgeous wine in this range from Philipponnat. Power and energy meld together in a wine of striking presence. Most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) was blocked, which contributed palpable tension throughout. Kirsch, white flowers, mint, white pepper and chalk build into the vibrant, saline-drenched finish. This is a stellar showing. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024. (Drink between 2025-2031)"
2019 Philipponnat Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut
2019 Philipponnat Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut
The wines from Philipponnat have gotten a bit harder to source over the past few years, but we have a great one today. This is the new release of one of the best buys from the Philipponnat lineup and is the best vintage of the Blanc de Noirs ever here. The 2019 Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the grand and premier cru villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay and Verzy, and is only made in exceptional years. This Champagne is remarkably vineyard-driven, powerful yet polished and refined, showcasing the exceptional quality of this house's Pinot Noir, which has been cultivated since 1522. This cuvée is a careful selection of some of the best Pinot Noir from the vintage, collected from the first pressing (Coeur de cuvée), which is the finest part of the press. The juice is vinified in vats, where it undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, and in wood barrels, where it experiences blocked malolactic fermentation, creating a beautiful dynamic of energy and richness while protecting against premature oxidation and retaining purity. This was aged on the lees for five years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas, which are the hallmarks of extended aging on lees. As mentioned, this is the best example of all time, and we are offering low pricing today (even lower than previous vintages), making it an excellent buy for vintage Champagne from this renowned Champagne house.
Antonio Galloni 94 points! "The 2019 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is another gorgeous wine in this range from Philipponnat. Power and energy meld together in a wine of striking presence. Most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) was blocked, which contributed palpable tension throughout. Kirsch, white flowers, mint, white pepper and chalk build into the vibrant, saline-drenched finish. This is a stellar showing. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024. (Drink between 2025-2031)"
