Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The Royale Réserve Brut pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of apple, lemon, raspberry, brioche, some toasted marshmallow, marzipan and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is creamy. Disgorged January 2024.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The Royale Réserve Brut pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of apple, lemon, raspberry, brioche, some toasted marshmallow, marzipan and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is creamy. Disgorged January 2024.
Aug 20th, 2025
Wonderfully balanced. Golden color. Baked apple and buttered toast. Perfect.
Wonderfully balanced. Golden color. Baked apple and buttered toast. Perfect.
Feb 19th, 2023
Lemon and lime, minerals. Like sprite for grown ups.
Lemon and lime, minerals. Like sprite for grown ups.
Jan 31st, 2021
The NV Brut Royale Réserve (base 2018) is a very pretty, entry-level offering from Philipponnat. Crushed flowers, green pear, spice and a touch of chamomile all grace this soft, open-knit NV Champagne. The blend is 69% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay and 3% Meunier, with 26% reserve wines. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
The NV Brut Royale Réserve (base 2018) is a very pretty, entry-level offering from Philipponnat. Crushed flowers, green pear, spice and a touch of chamomile all grace this soft, open-knit NV Champagne. The blend is 69% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay and 3% Meunier, with 26% reserve wines. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
2 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2023
Stewed apricot, muted minerality/toast. Moderate intensity, moderate minus acidity.
Stewed apricot, muted minerality/toast. Moderate intensity, moderate minus acidity.
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2019
Toasty, creamy mousse, citrus, long
Toasty, creamy mousse, citrus, long
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2017
Fresh, nutty, creamy, fairly good acidity, and overall delicious before dinner and Creedence Tribute Concert in Kungsbacka.
Fresh, nutty, creamy, fairly good acidity, and overall delicious before dinner and Creedence Tribute Concert in Kungsbacka.
Apr 29th, 2016
V-Day Champagne. Love that old label. 2008 base. Toasted apple, honey, marmalade.
V-Day Champagne. Love that old label. 2008 base. Toasted apple, honey, marmalade.
Feb 15th, 2016
Good but not great--
Feb 13th, 2016
At Brasserie van Baerle
Mar 8th, 2015
Champagne, France
