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Name: Philipponnat, Champagne Brut Royale Reserve, NV
Brand: Philipponnat
SKU: NYC-5-BAN-BJ01223-122120-2
Price: 66.99 USD
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Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

by Philipponnat

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"The NV Brut Royale Réserve is bright and airy in the glass, with lovely orchard fruit and floral character. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, as it is a bit light. This release is based on 2016, with the addition of 27% reserve wines. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. 88pts" -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

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NYT Eric Asimov: How to Pick the Best Champagne for You

Burghound

BH 92

"A moderately golden color is indicative of the relatively mature nose that reflects plenty of toasty yeast, brioche and white orchard fruit compote aromas. The delicious, complex and caressing flavors are supported by a medium fine mousse that is neither soft nor aggressive on the lightly citrus-infused and agreeably dry but not austere finish. This is a lovely NV Brut that offers notably better depth than is typical for the genre. Moreover, while it will certainly hold at this level for some years to come, it's already drinking quite well now."

Robert Parker

RP 92

"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." -Robert Parker

Wine Spectator

WS 92

"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. Disgorged November 2017. Drink now through 2022."

Wine Enthusiast

WE 92

"A dry style, this classic nonvintage from Philipponnat is showing well, with greater depth than in the past. The wine has maturity, with toast, almonds and cookies, but retaining the acidity to give a wine that is mouthfilling and also refreshing."

Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
Vintage

NV
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Traditional
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Medium Bodied

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