Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut is the purest expression OF the Philipponnat House offering an extraordinary balance between structure, Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut is the purest expression OF the Philipponnat House offering an extraordinary balance between structure, persistence and wines. A wine made from Pinot Noir grapes (40 à 50%) From the vineyards of Ay and Mareuil, Chardonnay is also used (30 to 35%) and Pinot Meunier (15 to 25%). Reserve Wines (from 25% to 40% of the mixture) are winemaking in Solera and without malolactic fermentation. The base wine makes the malolactic fermentation. The dosage is 5 gr. of sugar to preserve the purity of the wine. Ageing is 3 years in contact with the Lees. Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut Tasting Note Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut is a pale gold colour and a persistent foam. On the nose, it shows aromas of citrus, lime blossom and Hawthorn, as well as delicate bakery notes. In the mouth, it reveals itself fresh but without aggression. Well-formed with a citric nuance developing a tasty palate of strawberries and fresh apples.