Philipponnat Les Cintres Extra Brut 2010
AOC Champagne, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Pinot noir |
| Producer: | Champagne Philipponnat |
| Origin: | France / Champagne |
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Description
to the eye Light, bright gold in colour. Fine, creamy bubbles forming a persistent ring. with the nose The expressive nose combines notes of red fruits such as raspberries, with aromas of toast and honey. with the mouth This very supple vintage offers notes of red fruits and raspberry eau- de-vie with a hint of smokiness. The attack is precise, leading to a full, rich and well-structured palate with supple tannins and a wonderfully fresh finish, holding the promise of superb aging potential.
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Attributes
| Origin: | France / Champagne |
| Site / vineyard: | Clos des Goisses |
| Grape variety: | Pinot noir |
| Ripening potential: | 5 to 15 years after purchase |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Vinification: | bottle fermentation |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Volume: | 12.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Champagne Philipponnat
Journeying across Champagne you will inevitably come across familiar sounding names. Grand names behind which often hide grand houses that carry on their business at the global level.
It's a bit different with Charles Philipponnat. His champagne isn't well known to everyone, but it is one of the most exclusive. It was in the 17th century that the Philipponnat family moved to Mareuil-sur-AŸ in the heart of Champagne. In 1910 Pierre and Auguste Philipponnat bought a splendid winery carved 20 metres deep into the chalk bed. And today Charles Philipponnat welcomes guests into 'his' stately home with the finesse, charm and hospitality that characterise it.
Not far away at the edge of the village is the Clos des Goisses, the steepest slope in the area, facing due south and, what's more, the only 'Clos' in the whole of Champagne. Those 5.5 exceptional hectares grow mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which give rise to a unique vintage champagne. Production is limited, but that does not prevent it from being a worldwide success. Indeed, this champagne enjoys a top tier reputation at the great tables of the world. And the Charles Philipponnat name carries across equally well to all the other house styles, be it the Royal Reserve, full of character, the elegant rosé or the very fine blanc de blancs.
France
France – Philosophy in a bottle
According to French philosophy, wine should be an expression of the soil and climate. They use the word “terroir” to describe this. Terroir makes every wine different, and many especially good. French wine is regarded worldwide as an expression of cultural perfection. The French believe that humans are responsible for the quality of the berries, the vine variety for their character, and nature for the quantity. This philosophy can be expressed succinctly as: “the truth is the vineyard, not the man.”
