Philipponnat Champagne 1522 Grand Cru 2007
His name commemorates the vintage in which the Philipponnat family settled in the village of Ay, in the heart of Champagne. As far as the Maison's archives can be found, the family ancestors are traced, the first of which, Apvril le Philipponnat, was the owner of the vineyards since 1522.
"Cuvée 1522" comes from Grand Cru vineyards: the pinot black comes from the vineyard "Le Léon" of Ay, while the chardonnay comes from the municipality of Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Fermentation partly in wooden barrels. Aging about 5-7 years on yeasts before dégorgement. Minimum dosage of 4 g / l.