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Champagne Philipponnat
Ay-Champagne, Aÿ-Champagne
Winery in Aÿ-Champagne, France
The Read
Pinot Noir House
Price
$100–150tasting
Why go
Book Philipponnat's Mareuil-sur-Ay house in advance. The Origins and Clos des Goisses experiences pair a vineyard or cellar route with distinct five-cuvée tastings.
About Champagne Philipponnat
Go to Mareuil-sur-Ay for Philipponnat, rather than assuming its Ay-Champagne postal municipality identifies the tasting room. The visitor address is 13 rue du Pont, and visits require advance booking.
Pick the programme for the wines
The Origins includes a vineyard walk and historic cellars, then a tasting of 1522 Grand Cru and four other cuvées. The Clos des Goisses visit follows that named vineyard and ends with its wine and four others. The house also lists further seasonal experiences; check current availability and the precise route when reserving.
Know the range
Blanc de Noirs is the house's signature Pinot Noir vintage wine. Royale Réserve and the single-vineyard Clos des Goisses give different points of comparison. The house states a minimum six years on lees for its vintage range, not for every non-vintage bottle. Ask which wines your selected visit will actually pour.
The takeA useful visit for Champagne drinkers who want to compare a house blend with wines tied more closely to a vintage or a specific plot. Philipponnat offers guided tastings by appointment; some formats include a discovery tour of the historic cellars and the route toward Clos des Goisses. Choose the experience when booking, since vineyard access and the wines poured vary by programme.
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Planning details
- Location
- 13 Rue du Pont, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne
- Website
- philipponnat.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 56 93 00
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The Take
The Vibe
Philipponnat is based in Mareuil-sur-Ay, where its identity joins Pinot Noir, reserve-wine blending and the steep Clos des Goisses vineyard. The walled, south-facing Clos is one distinctive part of a wider range that also includes Réserve Perpétuelle blends, rosé and vintage wines. The house invites visitors into its cellars and vineyard setting through booked tasting experiences.
Best For
A useful visit for Champagne drinkers who want to compare a house blend with wines tied more closely to a vintage or a specific plot. Philipponnat offers guided tastings by appointment; some formats include a discovery tour of the historic cellars and the route toward Clos des Goisses. Choose the experience when booking, since vineyard access and the wines poured vary by programme.
Tasting Tips
Begin with Réserve Perpétuelle to understand the house’s renewed reserve-wine blend, then compare a vintage or Clos des Goisses if offered. If visiting Mareuil-sur-Ay, book ahead and ask which tasting or cellar-tour format includes the wines and vineyard context you most want. The producer says all visits include a tasting, while access to Clos des Goisses depends on the selected programme.
Venue details
Ambiance
Historic 18th-century cellars with a labyrinthine atmosphere, combined with scenic vineyard views and an elegant, connoisseur-focused tasting experience.
Tags
Vibe
ClassicElegantSophisticated
Best For
Wine EducationSpecial Occasion
Experience
Vineyard TourCave TastingHistoric Building
Sourcing
Organic
View
Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- English, French
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Organic
- Production
- Small producer
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Wine Club
- Not available
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- Getting there
- 13 Rue du Pont, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Philipponnat visits begin?
The visitor address is 13 rue du Pont in Mareuil-sur-Ay, within the Ay-Champagne municipality.
Are Philipponnat visits bookable?
Yes. The house offers several named experiences by advance booking; the route and wines depend on the programme.
What does The Origins visit pour?
The published programme ends with 1522 Grand Cru and four other cuvées, after a vineyard walk and cellar visit.
Is every Philipponnat cuvée aged six years on lees?
No. The house gives at least six years for its vintage range; the non-vintage Royale Réserve has a different ageing schedule.
