Champagne Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut, Montagne de Reims
A$79.99
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PHILIPRRB
2013 base vintage; Disgorged October 2017
30% chardonnay, 65% pinot noir, 5% meunier; two-thirds premier and grand cru; 30% reserves from a solera aged in oak barrels; partial malolactic fermentation; aged 3 years on lees; 8g/L dosage
I have long loved Royale Réserve, revelling in the full depth of Mareuil pinot and all the theatrics of partial barrel fermentation, ever a reliable and affordable go-to. Never has it looked as dashingly gorgeous as it does today. Radiating through its pretty, pale-straw hue, this is a fresh and lively expression of the delightful, deep red and black cherry fruits of pinot noir from the south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims. It captures the essence of Philipponnat in contrasting rich, ripe fruit with tension and poise. Ripe malic acidity is delightfully fine, tangy and impeccably integrated, underlined by finely structured chalk minerality. It lingers very long and pure, dancing with pristine, enticing red cherry purity.
95 points Tyson Stelzer tysonstelzer.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Champagne/Sparkling |
| Country | France |
| Region | Montagne de Reims |
| Varietals | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | NV/MV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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