Description
The cuvée Royale Réserve is a tribute to the ancesters of the Philipponnat family. They were vineyard proprietors, winemakers, providers for Louis 14th and royal magistrates and mayors of Ay, Champagne.The champagne is made from grapes from the best vineyards of the Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the beating heart of Champagne. This traditional blend consists mostly of Pinot Noir (65%) to which are added Chardonnay (30%) and Pinot Meunier (5%). The structure of this Champagne is determined by the addition to the cuvée of at least 20 percent of reserve wines, carefully kept in chalk cellars and managed using the Solera method, which involves aging in wooden barrels for several years.
Tasting Notes :
The color on the glass shows brilliant golden hue with amber reflections, made even more elegant by a very fine-grained and persistent mousse. The nose exudes floral and lightly toasted scents, along with nuances of red fruits, citrus and honey. The sip is delicately vinous, ample and full-bodied, with fruity aromas and a long finish that trails off light notes of cookie and fragrant bread. A champagne of a high standard, which long aging has made a masterpiece.
