Philipponnat

Grand Blanc 750ml

CRAFTING The Blend is 100% Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs, Trépail and Clos des Goisses. First press juice from exclusively Premier and Grand Cru plots. 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. Aged for eight years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended ageing on lees. TASTING To the eye, it is Light gold in colour with a lively, delicate froth. The nose is a fine, subtle nose combining notes of citrus zest and white flowers. On being left to breathe, hints of white pepper and spices emerge. The taste is elegant, with a creamy texture leading into notes of mirabelle plums. The finish reveals great minerality. DINING Ideal as an aperitif. An excellent match for seafood, in particular shellfish. Serve at 6 to 8° C as an aperitif or 9 to 11° C to accompany a meal. Grand Blanc can be kept for at least five years. It will gain in roundness if kept in a cool dark cellar.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 word from the Cellar Master The year 2008 was remarkable for its fairly cool summer. The harvest nonetheless produced outstanding wines with wonderful concentration thanks to an exceptionally fine spell in September which brought warmth and sunshine.