Phillipponnat, universally recognized as one of the most important Champagne houses, was founded in 1522 in Mareuil-sur-Ay. The maison had the privilege of being the supplier of the King of France, Louis XIV, and over the centuries it has maintained a leading role internationally.
The village of Mareuil, practically a single road dotted with small winemakers, is located in the center of the Champagne region, at the meeting point of the three main areas that divide the region: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.