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Philipponnat "Royale Reserve" Non Dose / Zero Dosage Brut NV
(Champagne, France) - [JS 92] [WS 92] [WA 91] [VM 90] [WE 90] [DM 90]
Regular price $120.00 Sale price $89.97 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:
In the glass, a pale gold in colour. The nose boasts aromas of linden, vine blossom and hawthorn. The attack is bold and pure, with notes of citrus fruit and great liveliness without aggressiveness. The finish is long and clear with notes of warm bread and fresh apple.
Food Pairing:
As a refreshing aperitif, served chilled but not ice-cold (8°C). Enhances raw fish and seafood. An ideal complement to Japanese cuisine.
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. Undosed (0 g/litre) to reveal the wine's full 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.
"A very fresh and bright, lemon and white-peach nose with gently flinty nuances, leading to a very fresh, pared-back and clear-cut, dry palate. Drink now." (7/9/2019)
92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Ripe black currant and tea rose notes are expressive on the nose of this firm, focused Champagne, while the chalky minerality and accents of graphite, biscuit and lemon pith hold sway on the well-knit and creamy palate." - AN (11/30/2016)
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Disgorged in June 2020 without dosage, the NV Royale Réserve Non Dosé is very expressive, bursting with aromas of peach, white flowers, pastry cream and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and flavorful, it's bright and chalky, with a pinpoint mousse and long, bone-dry finish." - WIlliam Kelley 3/31/2021)
90 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Brut Royale Réserve Non-Dosé,is creamy, ample and inviting, with the radiance of the vintage adding weight and texture that are both quite welcome at the entry-level. Apricot, dried flowers, herbs and almond notes build in a delicious, inviting NV Champagne from Philipponnat. The 35% réserve wines add character and layers of nuance." - Antonio Galloni (7/2019)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"With its searing crisp character, this is a wine for food. Very textured, apple skins cut through the citrus acidity, creating a taut, nervy wine, although finishing with a richer, more yeasty character." - Roger Voss (12/1/2010)
90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Exactly the same wine as the Royale Réserve Brut but without any dosage. What a difference! While the brut tastes lightly cooked by the sugar, this shows purity of fruit and precision - the wine unadulterated. Excellent." - Michael Edwards (6/13/2017)
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:
In the glass, a pale gold in colour. The nose boasts aromas of linden, vine blossom and hawthorn. The attack is bold and pure, with notes of citrus fruit and great liveliness without aggressiveness. The finish is long and clear with notes of warm bread and fresh apple.
Food Pairing:
As a refreshing aperitif, served chilled but not ice-cold (8°C). Enhances raw fish and seafood. An ideal complement to Japanese cuisine.
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. Undosed (0 g/litre) to reveal the wine's full 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
92 Points - James Suckling:"A very fresh and bright, lemon and white-peach nose with gently flinty nuances, leading to a very fresh, pared-back and clear-cut, dry palate. Drink now." (7/9/2019)
92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Ripe black currant and tea rose notes are expressive on the nose of this firm, focused Champagne, while the chalky minerality and accents of graphite, biscuit and lemon pith hold sway on the well-knit and creamy palate." - AN (11/30/2016)
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Disgorged in June 2020 without dosage, the NV Royale Réserve Non Dosé is very expressive, bursting with aromas of peach, white flowers, pastry cream and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and flavorful, it's bright and chalky, with a pinpoint mousse and long, bone-dry finish." - WIlliam Kelley 3/31/2021)
90 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Brut Royale Réserve Non-Dosé,is creamy, ample and inviting, with the radiance of the vintage adding weight and texture that are both quite welcome at the entry-level. Apricot, dried flowers, herbs and almond notes build in a delicious, inviting NV Champagne from Philipponnat. The 35% réserve wines add character and layers of nuance." - Antonio Galloni (7/2019)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"With its searing crisp character, this is a wine for food. Very textured, apple skins cut through the citrus acidity, creating a taut, nervy wine, although finishing with a richer, more yeasty character." - Roger Voss (12/1/2010)
90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Exactly the same wine as the Royale Réserve Brut but without any dosage. What a difference! While the brut tastes lightly cooked by the sugar, this shows purity of fruit and precision - the wine unadulterated. Excellent." - Michael Edwards (6/13/2017)