Champagne Philipponnat - Royale Réserve Brut

Keywords :  Character / Balance / Aromatic richness

The wine : With its Royale Réserve Brut cuvée, Philipponnat has certainly created one of the very best non-vintage Brut champagnes from the great houses of the region. Composed mainly of Pinot Noir, which gives the whole a deep character, this beautiful champagne develops a precise, graceful, slightly vinous aromatic profile and reveals notes of toasted bread, citrus, peach, honey as well as a delicious brioche note. An elegant mineral structure underlines the whole and the bubbles express great finesse. A remarkable champagne that can be enjoyed both as an aperitif and during a fine meal!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Sparkling wine

Dosage : Brut (8g/L)

Grape varieties : 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier

AOC : Champagne

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2030

Serving temperature : 8-10°C

The estate : For over 5 centuries now (since 1522), Philipponnat has showcased the great terroirs of the villages of Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay, and Avenay, all located south of the Montagne de Reims. Since 2000, Charles Philipponnat has been at the head of this fine Champagne house and it is largely thanks to his initiative that the brand has seen such impressive qualitative progress. Comprising 20 hectares, the estate’s vineyards are planted predominantly with Pinot Noir and are exclusively located in Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages. The finest grapes from the estate undoubtedly come from the famous Clos des Goisses, a unique and highly regarded 5.5-hectare plot with full southern exposure that the family has been cultivating for over 100 years. The style of the house’s wines can be summed up in three words: richness, complexity, and precision. The use of 25 to 35% reserve wines aged in barrels gives the produced cuvées a remarkable intensity of flavor as well as aromatic richness that delights enthusiasts.