In the glass
Aroma: crisp citrus, summer berries, fine biscuit, red fruit
Palate: vinous yet high definition, complex red fruit, gentle toast, fresh finish
Philipponnat's Pinot-led house brut: crisp citrus and summer berries over fine biscuit, the palate vinous yet high-definition with complex red fruit and gentle toast.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
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Vinous fruit and biscuit meet roasted poultry. -
Charcuterie
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Red fruit frames cured meats. -
Comte
Toast and biscuit echo the aged cheese.
How to serve Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Charcuterie, Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Philipponnat's non-vintage Royale Reserve reflects the Mareuil-sur-Ay house's vinous, Pinot-led style with partial oak ageing.
- 1910 — Philipponnat establishes its modern house at Mareuil-sur-Ay
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Philipponnat
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Partial oak; Pinot-led house brut with reserve wines
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1910
Scores
- Vinous 90
Frequently asked about Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut
What does Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut taste like?
On the nose, crisp citrus, summer berries, fine biscuit, red fruit. On the palate, vinous yet high definition, complex red fruit, gentle toast, fresh finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Philipponnat's Pinot-led house brut: crisp citrus and summer berries over fine biscuit, the palate vinous yet high-definition with complex red fruit and gentle toast.
When should I drink Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie and Comte. Vinous fruit and biscuit meet roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.