Champagne Philipponnat 'Blanc de Noirs' Extra-Brut 2019

Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs 2019 is a bold and expressive vintage Champagne crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Long lees aging and extra-brut dosage create a Champagne that balances richness and structure with freshness and precision.

This is a gastronomic Champagne — complex, layered, and built for the table as much as celebration.

Quick Facts

• Region: Champagne, France

• Producer: Philipponnat

• Appellation: Champagne

• Vintage: 2019

• Style: Extra-Brut Vintage Champagne

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Vineyard Sources: Montagne de Reims, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Avenay & Ay (Premier & Grand Cru)

• Dosage: 4.25 g/L

• Aging: 5–6 years on lees

Tasting Profile

• Body: Medium-Full

• Acidity: Bright, structured

• Fruit: Apricot, strawberry, morello cherry, wild berries

• Floral: Violet, acacia blossom

• Spice & Savory: Anise, licorice, subtle brioche

• Finish: Long, fresh, elegant

Why We Love It

Blanc de Noirs Champagne offers a completely different side of Champagne — deeper, more structured, and incredibly food-friendly. Philipponnat is one of the houses that truly excels at Pinot Noir, and this vintage cuvée shows just how complex and age-worthy the grape can be in Champagne.

It’s luxurious without being heavy, powerful yet precise.

Winemaking

The 2019 vintage delivered excellent grape health, concentration, and balance thanks to a warm growing season with cool nights leading into harvest.

Key elements of production:

• First pressing only from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards

• Partial fermentation without malolactic conversion to preserve freshness

• Extra-Brut dosage to highlight purity and terroir

• Extended aging of 5–6 years on lees for depth and complexity

The result is a Champagne that blends red and black fruit richness with tertiary notes from long cellar aging.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at:

• 46–48°F as an aperitif

• 50–54°F with food

Perfect pairings:

• Foie gras and terrines

• Roast chicken or turkey

• Chicken tagine with apricots and almonds

• Mushroom dishes

• Rich seafood preparations

This is a Champagne designed for the dinner table.

Drinking Window

Beautiful now with decanting or extended aeration, and capable of aging gracefully for 5+ years in proper cellar conditions.

Estate Overview

Founded in 1522, Champagne Philipponnat is celebrated for Pinot Noir–driven Champagnes that combine power, precision, and terroir expression. Known for extended aging, barrel fermentation, and meticulous vineyard sourcing, the house produces some of the most gastronomic and age-worthy wines in Champagne.