Champagne Philipponnat Royale Reserve Non Dose NV (750ml) with savoury nutty depth balanced

with savoury nutty depth balanced by cool chalky freshness

but expressive already with a good decant

This Médoc is plush and approachable with firm but polished tannins

it hints at deep black pepper

A thrilling wine that will benefit from a few years in bottle and age gracefully through 2045

Champagne Philipponnat Royale Reserve Non Dose NV (750ml) with savoury nutty depth balancedPale gold with a delicate, persistent mousse, Royale Rserve Non Dos NV (65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier) opens with a precise, mineral driven noselemon zest, white peach, chalk, and raw almond, accented by subtle brioche and smoke. Sourced primarily from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the base wines are vinified in a combination of stainless steel and oak, with partial malolactic fermentation and a significant portion of rserve