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Wine Description
The Story
The antique engraving featured on 1522 and 1522 rosé cuvées depicts the village of Ay, seat of the Philipponnat family, in the 17th century. Several members of the Philipponnat family were Royal Mayors of Ay.
the blend
Around 70% Pinot Noir from our “Le Léon” vineyard in Ay and 30% Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger, to which 8,5% Pinot Noir is added, vinified as a red wine, from our Mareuil-sur-Ay vineyard.
vinification
A portion of ...
Vintage 2003
A challenging vintage for Champagne in the face of an unprecedented heatwave during the summer months. The wines are characterised by the year's unusual circumstances. Large-scale frosts destroyed most of the projected yield and they were followed by hail and an extremely hot summer. Harvest was kick-started early on August 21st and yields remained minuscule at 8,100 kg/ha. Atypically round, ripe, sun-kissed wines that miss freshness and backb...
