The winery
Philipponnat
Maison de Champagne based in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ, renowned for its emphasis on Pinot Noir and the legendary Clos des Goisses vineyard; it combines centuries‑old family tradition with winemaking practices geared towards ageing and precision.
- Champagne · Francia
- Since 1910
- 1 product
The story
The Philipponnat family has been present in the Champagne region since the 16th century. The Champagne house as it is known today was founded in the early 20th century and is commonly attributed to Pierre Philipponnat in 1910. In the 1930s the Maison acquired the celebrated Clos des Goisses, which has since become its reference cru. From the late 20th century onwards, ownership and management underwent changes: the Maison became part of industry groups while retaining family members in the running of the brand.
Production philosophy
Style focused on grape maturity and concentration, favoring Pinot Noir as the principal variety; attentive vineyard care aimed at fruit quality, use of fermentations and aging that enhance complexity and freshness, and extended lees aging to achieve structured, elegant wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ. The Maison works parcels in Aÿ, Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ and other crus in the area, using grapes from both the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. The Clos des Goisses is the house's best‑known cru.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Meunier
- Hectares
- 20.0
What makes it distinctive
- Historic estate with family roots in the region dating back to 1522.
- The Maison's foundation as a modern producer is attributed to 1910.
- Owner and producer of the renowned Clos des Goisses, a walled, very steep vineyard near Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ.
- Winemaking style focused on Pinot Noir, with extended ageing on the lees and extra‑brut cuvées/long ageing.
- Part of the Lanson‑BCC group, yet the family remains involved in management.