🍾 Philipponnat 1522 Grand Cru Ex Brut Champagne 2018 is a vintage Champagne from France, built around the Pinot Noir of the house’s historic Le Léon vineyard in Ay. The blend contains 72% Pinot Noir and 28% Chardonnay, with the Chardonnay coming from Oger. The name 1522 recalls the earliest documented connection between the Philipponnat family and its vineyards in Champagne.
For this vintage, 26% of the wines were vinified in wooden barrels, while 72% avoided malolactic fermentation. The finished cuvée spent six years ageing on its lees. Its Extra Brut dosage is 4.25 grams per litre, supporting a style that combines richness with a distinctly dry impression.
Philipponnat 1522 Grand Cru Ex Brut Champagne is light gold. Philipponnat describes toasted brioche, vanilla and crème brûlée on the nose, followed by a subtle menthol note as it opens. A generous, creamy palate brings pastry and candied citrus, with white pepper marking a long finish. These vintage-specific details make it an engaging Champagne for a meal rather than only a celebratory toast.
🍽️ The producer recommends 8–9°C as an aperitif or 10–12°C with food. Try seafood, poached or grilled fish, or poultry; more adventurous pairings include caviar or spicy tandoori dishes. Avoid sweet and sweet-and-sour dishes, which can clash with its very dry style. This 750ml bottle contains 12% alcohol. Store in a cool, dark place and allow the aromas time to unfold in the glass.
Key Details
- 🏭 Producer: Philipponnat
- 🍷 Style: White Grand Cru vintage Champagne, Extra Brut
- 🌍 Country / region / appellation: France / Champagne / Champagne AOC
- 📅 Vintage: 2018
- 🍇 Grapes: Pinot Noir 72% (Le Léon, Ay), Chardonnay 28% (Oger)
- 🎨 Colour: Light gold
- 🍷 Vinification: 26% in wood; 72% without malolactic fermentation
- 📅 Maturation: 6 years on lees
- 🍬 Dosage: 4.25 g/L
- 👃 Aroma: Brioche, vanilla, crème brûlée; subtle menthol
- 👄 Taste / finish: Creamy, pastry, candied citrus; long, with white pepper
- 🌡️ Serving: 8–9°C as an aperitif; 10–12°C with food
- 🍽️ Pairing: Seafood, fish, poultry; caviar or tandoori
- 📏 Volume: 750ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 12%
