Champagne Philipponnat - Royale Réserve Non Dosé

Keywords : Purity / Minerality / Fruitiness

The wine : With its majority of Pinot Noir complemented by Chardonnay and a hint of Pinot Meunier, the cuvée Royale Réserve Non Dosé from Philipponnat is built on the same base as the delicious Royale Réserve Brut Champagne, the flagship of the house. The difference here lies in the absence of dosage (zero added sugar) giving this sparkling wine a very pure, mineral, and elegant aromatic profile. Citrus, green apple, and pear notes evoke a lovely distinguished fruitiness and enhance the whole, supported by a consistently very delicate mousse. A superb bottle, ideal as an aperitif, with seafood, shellfish, and fish!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Sparkling wine

Dosage : Brut non dosé (0g/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 helm 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, with a large majority of Pinot Noir, the estate’s vineyard is exclusively spread over 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 could 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 an intensity of flavor as well as remarkable aromatic richness that delights enthusiasts.