Philipponnat
Champagne house from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the heart of Champagne's pinot noir country. Known for full, rich champagnes and for Clos des Goisses, a walled vineyard on a steep slope. Here you can read which bottles are available and how to serve them.
A pinot noir house on the Marne
Philipponnat is a champagne house in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, a village on the Marne right next to Aÿ. This part of Champagne is known for its pinot noir, the dark-skinned grape that gives champagne power and volume. The Philipponnat family has lived and worked in the region for centuries, and Charles Philipponnat now runs the house. As a result, the champagnes are typical of the place: full, rounded and rich, with red fruit and toasted notes.
The flagship is Clos des Goisses, a walled vineyard right on the Marne Canal. The vineyard faces south and is so steep that the slope reaches almost 45 degrees in some places. Because of its location, the grapes receive plenty of sunlight and become extra ripe. Clos des Goisses is one of the best-known single-vineyard champagnes. Philipponnat also produces a non-vintage brut, a blanc de noirs and, under a separate label, the lighter champagnes of De Saint Marceaux.
In brief
Five Philipponnat bottles at Gall & Gall
From the half-bottle brut to one of the region's greatest champagnes. Pinot noir plays the leading role almost everywhere, and you can taste it in the full, rounded character.
Royale Réserve Brut
The house's non-vintage brut. Toasted bread, raspberry, lemon and honey. Handy as a half bottle for two.
Royale Réserve Brut Magnum
The same champagne in a magnum: 50% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay, and 20% pinot meunier. Full, round, and rich.
Blanc de Noirs 2020
White champagne made only from red grapes, from a single vintage. Powerful, with red fruit and a firm structure.
Clos des Goisses 2013
The house's flagship bottle, from the steep vineyard along the Marne Canal. Rich, complex, and made for aging.
The Saint Marceaux
Light, fruity champagne under its own brand name, with pear, apple, and lemon. Approachable and easy to drink.
Read more about what brut, blanc de noirs, and vintage champagne are exactly on our champagne page.
Red fruit, toast, and a full palate
Raspberry & toast
Red fruit such as raspberry and cherry, lemon and honey, with toasted bread and brioche underneath. Clos des Goisses also has dried fruit and nuts.
Full and round
With its high proportion of pinot noir, Philipponnat feels broader and fuller than a champagne with a lot of chardonnay. The bubbles are fine and creamy.
Long and dry
A dry finish with fruit and a slight bitterness of toasted bread. The vintage bottles linger for a long time.
Flavor profile of the Royale Réserve Brut. The Saint Marceaux is lighter and fresher, while Clos des Goisses is even more powerful.
How to pour Philipponnat
Chill the brut to 8 to 10 degrees. The Blanc de Noirs and Clos des Goisses can be served slightly warmer, around 10 to 12 degrees, so you can taste their richness.
Brut as an aperitif
Slowly pour the Royale Réserve down the side of a tilted glass and fill it two-thirds full. Thanks to the pinot noir, it also pairs well with savory snacks, such as ham, sausage, or a piece of aged cheese.
Glass: tulip or flute →Clos des Goisses in a large glass
Treat this champagne like a great white wine. Pour it into a spacious wine glass and let it warm up a little. Then it opens up and the ripe, nutty notes come to the fore.
More about wine and food pairings →Magnum for a party
A magnum yields about ten glasses. Put the bottle in the refrigerator a few hours in advance, or in a bucket with ice and water for an hour. Champagne ages more slowly in a magnum, and many connoisseurs therefore find it more beautiful.
To the cocktails →Cocktails with Philipponnat
For a cocktail, choose The Saint Marceaux or the Royale Réserve. Drink Clos des Goisses neat.
Kir Royal
Crème de cassis at the bottom, topped up with champagne. The pinot noir pairs well with the cassis.
French 75
Gin, lemon and syrup shaken, then topped up with champagne.
Mimosa
Orange juice and bubbles, for an elaborate breakfast.
Bellini
Peach purée with bubbles. Classic with prosecco, fuller with champagne.The right glass for Philipponnat
A tulip-shaped glass for the brut, a flute for toasting, and a large wine glass for the Blanc de Noirs and Clos des Goisses. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything you still wanted to know about Philipponnat
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Buy Philipponnat
Want the bottle at home right away? Order Philipponnat online from Gall & Gall. Gall & Gall has 5 in stock.
Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses
Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut
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