Champagne Philipponnat - Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018
2*Étoiles
Hachette
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
RVF
93/100
Robert Parker
92/100
James Suckling
93/100
Vinous
“A resounding success!”
A masterful demonstration of the art of blending the great Pinot Noir terroirs, the Blanc de Noirs cuvée is produced only in exceptional vintages. The initial aromas unfold with floral notes, followed by a more expressive second nose with fruity notes. Full-bodied and rich, this champagne is brimming with elegance and freshness.
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Eye
A deep gold color with hints of pink, typical of Pinot Noir
Nose
Initial aromas feature floral notes of violets and acacia blossoms; the second nose is more open and expressive, with fruity notes of apricot, strawberry, and morello cherry
Palate
A full-bodied, rich attack with notes of wild berries, followed by a fresh, elegant finish with subtle hints of spice, anise, and licorice
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a chicken tagine with apricots and almonds, or to enhance terrines and foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Philipponnat continues its family legacy in Champagne. Based in Mareuil-sur-Ay, the house is famous for its Clos des Goisses, the largest single vineyard in all of Champagne (5.5 hectares), which overlooks the Marne River and has been in the family’s ownership since 1935. Since 1997, it has continued to grow under the leadership of Charles Philipponnat. The vineyard is managed with a deep respect for the vines. In the cellar, the barrels and casks set the tone and define the complex, rich, and precise style of all the cuvées. One detail also sums up the attention paid here to the wines: the back label specifies the dates of bottling and disgorgement (which make it clear that aging far exceeds the norm), as well as the dosage and the origin of the blend. With packaging that reflects the elegant simplicity and character of all the cuvées, everything here converges toward perfection.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2024) 2* Stars (Vintage 2016) (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The Philipponnats have owned vineyards in Aÿ since the early 16th century; as wine merchants and winemakers, they have a coat of arms dating from the late 17th century and a château in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, acquired in 1910. The crown jewel of their 22-hectare estate (comprising 1er cru and grand cru vineyards) is the Clos des Goisses, purchased in 1935, which produces the house’s most famous vintage prestige cuvée. One of the few walled vineyards in Champagne and also the largest (5.5 hectares), situated on a steep hillside overlooking the Marne’s lateral canal and the river itself. The non-vintage cuvées derive their style from the addition of reserve wines aged in wood according to the solera principle, or perpetual reserve. Thierry Garnier has been the cellar master since 2005.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2022 guide) 93/100 (2016 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (2016 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
The 2016 Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut has a velvety mouthfeel, depth, and power.
About the estate:
Having joined the Lanson-BCC group in 1997, this mid-sized house is self-sufficient in both its sourcing and winemaking. It has made a name for itself in the high-end Champagne market thanks to the renewed character of its Clos des Goisses. The brand’s rise is also a testament to the choices made across the entire range by its president, Charles Philipponnat, who has been in office since 2000. He introduced cooler temperatures to the winemaking process, shifted the blends toward a higher proportion of Pinot Noir, and increased the capacity for aging in oak on lees without stirring or malolactic fermentation. His goal? To infuse the spirit of vintage wines into non-vintage ones. The wines tasted confirm the excellence and precision observed recently, starting with the Brut Royale Réserve. A house at the top of its game.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (2016 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100 (2016 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 95/100 (2016 vintage)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRICE F. Published on 11/09/2024
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Review by Mr. LAURENT L. Published on 12/31/2023
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