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Philipponnat Reserve Perpetuelle Brut NV
(Champagne, France) - [WE 93] [WA 92] [WS 92] [JS 92] [VM 91] [DM 90]
Regular price $110.00 Sale price $79.97 Save $30.03
About the Domaine:
For almost five hundred years, the Philipponnat family has left its mark on the soil of the Champagne region. Generations have cultivated the land at Ay, the family's home since the time of Apvril le Philipponnat who owned vines at Le Léon, between Ay and Dizy, in 1522. In the 16th century, the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay - a town which was directly dependent on the Crown since the era of the Counts of Champagne.
Philipponnat was the first Champagne House to indicate the main year used in its non-vintage blends, the dosage and the date of disgorgement on back labels, informing consumers and wine experts of the characteristics of each cuvée.
Tasting Notes:
A deep gold in colour with amber glints in the glass. The first nose reveals vine blossom, linden and fresh, lightly toasted bread. Then comes aromas of summer berries, citrus fruit and honey. The mouth is fruity (redcurrant, raspberry, ripe grape) and full- bodied with light notes of biscuit and freshly baked bread on the
finish.
Food Pairing:
As an aperitif, served chilled but not ice-cold (8°C). Enhances hot or cold white meats, poultry and premium charcuterie. An ideal complement to cold buffets, fish and seafood.
Technical Information
The Blend:65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier. First press juice of mainly Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area. 20 to 30% of reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness.
Vinification:
Vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation and reserve wines aged in casks to allow the aromas to develop complexity. Moderate dosage (8 g/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.
Ageing:
Aged on the lees in the House’s cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C for three years, far longer than the legal minimum requirement of 15 months.
Ratings & Reviews
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:"This producer's nonvintage cuvée is just right. It is balanced, the ripe apple and pear flavors are laced with acidity and citrus are, giving minerality as well as structure from the 65% Pinot Noir in the blend. This Champagne is perfectly ready to drink." - Roger Voss (12/1/2020)
92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Disgorged in June 2020 with eight grams per liter dosage, the latest release of Philipponnat's NV Brut Royale Réserve is based on the 2016 vintage, with 27% reserve wines. Offering up aromas of peach, pear and plum mingled with apple blossom and sweet pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and expressive, with a pillowy mousse and a generous core of fruit, underpinned by bright acids." - William Kelley (3/31/2021)
92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"An apple-accented Champagne, with enticing notes of ripe and juicy Jonagold apple and honeysuckle, weaving grilled nut, ground ginger and lemon glaze flavors on the finely detailed bead. Bright and mouthwatering finish." - AN (11/30/2019)
92 Points - James Suckling:
Lemons, almonds, raspberries and sourdough on the nose of this fresh and fine Champagne. It’s medium-bodied, bright and nicely structured. 66% pinot noir, 32% chardonnay and 2% meunier. Made from base vintage 2021 with 56% reserve wines using a perpetual blend started in 1946. 8 g/L dosage. Drink now.
91 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Brut Rosé Royale Réserve is absolutely lovely. Soft, open-knit and inviting, the Rosé Royale Réserve is an ideal wine for drinking now and over the next handful of years. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The Rosé Royale Réserve is built on a strong core of Pinot Noir that represents 75% of the blend, and is the Pinot that drives both the flavor profile and overall feel. Readers will find a Rosé that will drink equally well as an aperitif or at the dinner table. This is an especially fine edition. This release is based on 2016, with the addition of 35% reserve wines. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2020." - Antonio Galloni (11/2020)
90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Mainly Pinot Noir, round ripe and rich - a traditional clubman's champagne. Versatile as an aperitif or with food. 8.5 grams per litre of residual sugar." - Michael Edwards (6/17/2017)