This is the very first release of La Rémissonne, a single vineyard bottling from a plot just beyond Clos des Goisses in Mareuil sur Ay. 100% Pinot Noir from our plot "La Rémissonne" in Mareuil-sur-Ay, the House’s centuries-old terroir. First press juice, exclusively from Premier Cru grapes from the heart of the Champagne vine-growing area. Vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Vinification without malolactic fermentation. All the wines are fermented in casks. “Extra-brut” dosage (4.5 g/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity. La Rémissonne is one of a trio of single plot cuvées, of which 2009 is the third vintage after 2008. The selected plot is adjacent to Clos des Goisses. Only 2,590 bottles of this vintage were produced.

Weather: The 2009 harvest began with a particularly cold winter but mild spring temperatures helped avoid any frost damage. Some stormy spells boosted the vegetation in late spring and June and July were altogether variable with hot spells and rainy patches. The glorious August weather was perfect for the grapes growth, hot and dry days followed by cool nights led to rapid maturation. Harvest began on September 8th and ended on the 21st.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 1er Cru, Mareuil-sur-Ay & Single Vineyard La Rémissonne
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Ageing: 9.5 years on the lees
Disgorged: July 2019
Dosage: 4.5 g/l
Drink: Now to 2029

Tasting Note: A bright gold in colour, with fine creamy bubbles. The nose has hints of raspberry and almond. The palate continues with more raspberry, red fruits, vanilla and coca beans. The finish is long.

Almost 500 years ago, the ancestor of Apvril Philipponnat - a soldier of King François - was awarded land in the village of Aÿ as a reward for his bravery during the Battle of Marignan. During the 16th century the Philipponnat family were winegrowers and merchants, famously supplying the court of Louis XIV. However, it took a few centuries for Champagne Philipponnat to be founded - finally being established by Pierre Philipponnat in 1910.

The House now owns seventeen hectares of vines, all situated in the Grand and Premier Cru vineyards of Avenay, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Traditional methods of harvest such as working the soil through horse ploughing and hoeing by hand are still observed at Champagne Philipponnat today. Their techniques of partial fermentation in oak and partial malolactic fermentation result in a complex and long-lived style of champagne. They were also one of the first producers to print disgorgement dates on the label of their bottles, commencing this practice in the mid-1990s.

Cellar Master: Thierry Garnier
Winery Location: Mareuil-sur-Aÿ | Champagne, France
Champagne Region: Vallée de la Marne
Annual Production (bottles): 700,000