Description
This Blanc de Noirs demonstrates Philipponnat’s expertise in blending and vinifying Pinot Noir. The wine is made exclusively from first press juice of 100 % Pinot Noir and the grapes are sourced from Grand and 1er cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims, as well as owned vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay and Aÿ. 71% of the wine are fermented without malolactic conversion in a mix of oak and stainless steel tank and aged for five to seven years to obtain the greatest complexity of the wine and bring out the secondary and tertiary aromas, marks of prolonged ageing on lees.
Tasting Notes :
The Champagne reveal in the glass intense golden colour with some pink reflections typical of the Pinot Noir grape variety. The first aromas are expressed on floral notes of violet and acacia flowers. A second, more open and expressive nose brings fruity notes of apricot, strawberry and morello cherry. On the palate, the attack is ample and greedy with notes of forest fruits. The finish is fresh and elegant with light spicy notes, anise and liquorice.
