Philipponnat's ancestors migrated from Switzerland to the Champagne region of Ay in 1522, and later settled in the neighboring village of Mareuil-sur-Ay (the heart of Champagne). In the mid-19th century, they began producing champagne and have been a family-run Champagne house ever since. The winery insists on aging their wines for more than double the time of other champagnes of the same level, in order to develop a more intense flavor.

The president of Ferrari, the car company, is a big fan of Phillipponnat's top single vineyard champagne, Clos des Goisses. He is so particular about the temperature during transportation that he personally flies his private jet to the winery every year to purchase the champagne. He even pre-orders the champagne five years before it is released for sale. The winery's most famous wine, Clos des Goisses, is considered one of the top three champagnes in the world and has been compared to "Romanee Conti" in a Japanese wine magazine. It is one of the best single vineyard champagnes in the region and shares the same top ratings as Krug's Clos des Mesnil. This is also the wine we are recommending today. With the arrival of new stock, there are different vintages available, including "Mareuil - Sur - Ay," "Le Leon," "Blanc de Nori," and "Clos de Goisses Jste Rose." The Rose from Clos de Goisses is extremely rare, with only two bottles available, so don't miss out.