Philipponnat

Grand Blanc Extra Brut Champagne

9.222 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Excellent producer. This was the best in the tastings.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025.

Excellent producer. This was the best in the tastings.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025.

May 11th, 2025
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, 8 years of lees aging, fermented 47% in Oak, rest steel, with no MLF. Pale lemon color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, underlying toasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and chalky toasty notes.

Blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, 8 years of lees aging, fermented 47% in Oak, rest steel, with no MLF. Pale lemon color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, underlying toasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and chalky toasty notes.

Sep 1st, 2024
Greg Koslosky

This is starting to drink great with the perfect dosage 4.5 grams /liter . Pretty impressive for a house that is more well know for Pinot noir .

This is starting to drink great with the perfect dosage 4.5 grams /liter . Pretty impressive for a house that is more well know for Pinot noir .

Feb 20th, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2016 vintage. That Philipponnat body...slightly crispy and round at the same time. 10.02.24.

2016 vintage. That Philipponnat body...slightly crispy and round at the same time. 10.02.24.

Oct 2nd, 2024
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2013 vintage. Flighty and exotic. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

2013 vintage. Flighty and exotic. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jun 10th, 2022
Willie Carter

Such a lovely, intense, and unique gold color in the glass with a plethora of minuscule bubbles. The nose takes a bit of time to fully blossom. Grapefruit initially with a dab of lemon zest and apple aromas. Fresh flowers and apricots. There’s a good bit of delicious bread as it welcomes more air along with butter and chalk. Magnificent.

With five centuries in the game, you would expect Philipponnant to be able to produce terrific bottles and I’m not disappointed. 100% Chardonnay and 100% first press juice from Grand and 1er Cru vineyards including the Clos des Goisses vineyard. The acidity is intense and the balance immaculate. Very linear, clean, and focused.

Almost 9 years on lees and disgorged in March of 2017 with an extra brut dosage of 4.5 g/l. The golden year of 2008 provides purity and freshness. The palate features incredible citrus and bread notes along with minerality. Long, clean finish leaves you wanting a magnum. Still a baby and has a long journey ahead of it but it’s a pleasure to be a part of it.

Such a lovely, intense, and unique gold color in the glass with a plethora of minuscule bubbles. The nose takes a bit of time to fully blossom. Grapefruit initially with a dab of lemon zest and apple aromas. Fresh flowers and apricots. There’s a good bit of delicious bread as it welcomes more air along with butter and chalk. Magnificent.

With five centuries in the game, you would expect Philipponnant to be able to produce terrific bottles and I’m not disappointed. 100% Chardonnay and 100% first press juice from Grand and 1er Cru vineyards including the Clos des Goisses vineyard. The acidity is intense and the balance immaculate. Very linear, clean, and focused.

Almost 9 years on lees and disgorged in March of 2017 with an extra brut dosage of 4.5 g/l. The golden year of 2008 provides purity and freshness. The palate features incredible citrus and bread notes along with minerality. Long, clean finish leaves you wanting a magnum. Still a baby and has a long journey ahead of it but it’s a pleasure to be a part of it.

Aug 6th, 2021
Gene Buonviri

Rich golden straw color. Good aromas if green apples and fresh baked bread.. The sparkling bubbles were long lasting, with a long finish.

Rich golden straw color. Good aromas if green apples and fresh baked bread.. The sparkling bubbles were long lasting, with a long finish.

Dec 25th, 2019
Hermes Cuello

Hermes had this 8 months ago

Hermes had this 8 months ago

Mar 3rd, 2026
Gabriele Rotti

Gabriele had this 3 years ago

Gabriele had this 3 years ago

Mar 16th, 2024
Peter Monteleone

Sales & Marketing Martine's Wines

9.2

Peter had this 7 years ago

Peter had this 7 years ago

May 30th, 2019