Just under five centuries. This is the period of time in which the Philipponnat family has been producing great bubbly wines. It was 1522 to be precise. From generation to generation, passing on the typical regional know-how inherited from their predecessors, Maison Philipponnat continues to respect the oldest traditional values. The winery is located in Mareuil-sur-Ay, a village classified Premier Cru in the Vallée de la Marne region, east of Epernay and on the border of the Côte des Blancs. Here Philipponnat can count on over twenty hectares of its own vineyards, planted almost entirely with pinot noir. In addition to Mareuil-sur-Ay, Philipponnat's vineyards are located in Mutigny, Avenay-Val-d'Or and Ay, the latter even being classified as a Grand Cru. Of all the plots, the House has a monopoly on the famous "Clos des Goisses", an exceptional vineyard of just over five hectares, where the particularly steep slopes, the total southern exposure and the very chalky subsoil give rise to Champagne with great minerality and freshness. In 1997 the Maison became part of the BCC group and since 2000 it has been personally managed by Charles Philipponnat. In the cellar, in keeping with the Maison's tradition, the Solera ageing method is still used for the reserve wines. These, after maturing in oak barrels, are added to the cuvées developed for non-vintage Champagnes. This practice lends complexity to the wines produced and symbolically allows a small percentage of all the vintages assembled since the company's origins to be added to each new release. Maison Philipponnat: one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne.