Philipponnat Royal Grand Blanc
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Champagne
Wine Region
Champagne
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
vintage
2010 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
12%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
2010 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Grand Blanc, blended exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, is a remarkable exception in Philipponnat’s range of wines, the House’s hallmark being the Pinot Noir grape. This is a unique opportunity to discover another facet of the House’s style in the shape of a fine, moderately dosed blanc de blancs.
A particularly mild winter followed by a warm spring led to a year marked by early development. Nature was extremely generous, offering us a very fine harvest from 29 August to 17 September. This 2007 vintage has excellent aging potential.
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Chardonnay
Palate
It offers a fine, full bodied attack with great minerality and subtlety, perfectly attuned to the wine’s aromatic expression of mandarin and grapefruit. The characteristic Philipponnat style
Colour
Bright and lively; light gold in colour. Fine, lingering froth.
Aroma
A subtle and elegant nose, with intense notes of citrus and white flowers which become more complex after breathing.
Palate
It offers a fine, full bodied attack with great minerality and subtlety, perfectly attuned to the wine’s aromatic expression of mandarin and grapefruit. The characteristic Philipponnat style
Wine Pairing
:Fish
:Seafood
Product details
The Blend
100% Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Clos des Goisses. First press juice from exclusively Premier and Grand Cru plots.
Vinification
Vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. An elegant wine that preserves a balance between freshness, floral aromas and vinosity. «Extra-brut » dosage (4.25 g/litre) to preserve its original purity and distinction.
Aging
Aged for at least five to seven years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended aging on lees.
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