Philipponnat : Cuvee 1522 1er cru Rose 2012

A Gourmet and Expressive Vintage Rosé Champagne

The estate

Established for nearly five centuries in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the House of Champagne Philipponnat is one of the historic names of the Champagne region. Singularity, excellence, generosity and simplicity are the values that guide this house, whose spirit has remained family-oriented. Owned by the house since 1935, the legendary Clos des Goisses is one of the oldest and most prestigious clos in Champagne. This jewel is at the origin of rare champagnes endowed with exceptional power.

The vineyard

The House of Philipponnat watches over an exceptional Champagne vineyard spanning 20 hectares of Premier and Grand Cru sites in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Avenay.

The wine

The name of Philipponnat's Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru refers to the date on which the Philipponnat family settled in the village of Aÿ. This cuvée is crafted from the house's finest vineyards, notably the historic plots of "Léon" in Aÿ.

The vintage

2012 began with a winter and spring marked by frost and particularly cold conditions after flowering, causing significant coulure and low yields. A very wet July preceded a milder end of summer. The grapes harvested were of excellent quality, rich in sugar, giving rise to wines of beautiful freshness.

Winemaking and aging

Crafted from the house's greatest vineyards, this 2012 vintage champagne is partly vinified in wood without malolactic fermentation to preserve its freshness and develop its complexity. The addition of a Pinot Noir wine from the Clos des Goisses to the original blend gives it its rosé color. Benefiting from eight years of aging, this champagne is a refined expression of the minerality, freshness and balance of Champagne's greatest terroirs. Its dosage is 4.25 g/liter.

Blend

Pinot Noir (62%) from the historic "Léon" vineyard in Aÿ and Chardonnay (27%) from Verzy. This blend is rounded out with an addition of 11% Pinot Noir vinified as a red wine, from the vineyards of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Philipponnat's Cuvée 1522 1er Cru Rosé 2012

Tasting notes

Appearance
Brilliant, the color is a lovely pale pink with subtle coppery glints.

Nose
Intense, the nose combines pastry notes with fragrances of milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond paste and kirsch.

Palate
Gourmet and inviting, the palate seduces with its vivid fruity aromas (red berries, strawberry compote). Fresh and mineral, the finish exhales delicious notes of mandarin.

Food and wine pairing

Philipponnat's Cuvée 1522 1er Cru Rosé 2012 pairs beautifully with slow-cooked lamb, seafood thanks to its mineral and fruity character, or a fruity dessert (strawberries, raspberries).

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 8 and 9°C as an aperitif and 10 to 12°C at the table.

Aging potential

Philipponnat's Cuvée 1522 1er Cru Rosé 2012 can be cellared until at least 2031 to allow it to develop its full aromatic complexity.