Regarding the Champagne Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs 2020
The 2020 Blanc de Noirs is Maison Philipponnat’s signature cuvée, a tribute to this highly expressive, powerful, and refined grape variety.
Made exclusively from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards, this 100% Pinot Noir is produced using traditional winemaking methods (with a portion of the wine aged in oak). The dosage is extra-brut (4.25 g/l) to maintain a balance between freshness and vinosity, without masking the wine’s character and purity.
This 2020 vintage is sun-kissed, like the two previous harvests. A truly beautiful vintage with a very harmonious balance between sugar, acidity, and aromatic concentration.
The nose, with great freshness, offers notes of black fruits that gradually evolve into spicier aromas. This freshness carries through on the palate, with aromas of exotic fruits and lime. The finish, exceptionally elegant and long-lasting, is marked by lovely bitter notes.
This champagne, perfect as an aperitif, will also pair beautifully with foie gras or a chicken tagine with apricots.
After several years in the cellars (at least 5 to 6 years), Philipponnat’s 2020 Blanc de Noirs cuvée can be enjoyed now or cellared for at least five years.