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Champagne Philipponnat, “Royale Réserve” Brut
Philipponnat is one of the most revered Champagne Houses in the history books. Incredibly, they’ve been cultivating the vine for 500 years and their wines once sated the court of Louis XIV. In more recent history, Philipponnat’s Champagnes have become among the most consistent critical darlings, from their epic “Clos des Goisses” prestige cuvée to today’s “Royale Réserve.” This bottling, hailing from a prized network of Premier and Grand Cru parcels, is driven by Pinot Noir, followed by 30% Chardonnay and a splash of Meunier. Largely a blend of the 2018 vintage, it was blended with older barrel-aged reserves before three years of bottle aging and a generous dosage. It’s creamy, rich, and begging for a luxurious food companion.
