Philipponnat Royal Cuvee 1522 Rose
The antique engraving featured on 1522 and 1522 Rosé cuvées depicts the village of Ay, seat of the Philipponnat family, in the 17th century. Several members of the Philipponnat family were Royal Mayors of Ay.
2008 was marked by a cool summer. The harvest nonetheless produced exceptional wines with fine concentration thanks to a helping hand from warm and sunny weather conditions in September.
พันธุ์องุ่นผสม (Grape Blended)
รสสัมผัส (Palate)
สี (Colour)
กลิ่น (Aroma)
รสสัมผัส (Palate)
The Blend
Around 60% Pinot Noir from our “Léon” vineyard in Ay and 30% Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger, to which 10% Pinot Noir from our Mareuil-sur-Ay vineyards, vinified as a red wine, is added.
Vinification
A portion of the wines (around 50%) are vinified in wooden barrels without malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine’s freshness, allowing it to develop complexity. The pink colour is obtained by adding a still Pinot Noir wine (usually from the Clos des Goisses) during the initial blending process. Botch ample and tangy, this cuvée is eminently suitable for low dosage: extra-brut with only 4.25 g of sugar/litre, which is just one third of the conventional dosage for a brut champagne.
Aging
Ageing for eight years: at this age the freshness is still present, which is essential for rosé champagne, but the benefit of ageing on lees has reached its full potential.