Philipponnat Royal Reserve Brut Champagne 750ml

Enjoy it now or cellar for a few years. No need to decant before serving. The Royale Réserve Brut is the pinnacle of the Philipponnat range, a stunning, golden-robed wine, composed of 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. It erupts with scents of red berries, citrus rind, juniper, and honey, with yeasty hints of fresh bread. The fruits were harvested from a mixture of Grand and Premier Crus, in the heart of the Champagne region. Philipponnat is a family-run Champagne house, with a deep, tapestried history in the world-famous region. The family can trace their roots all the way back to Apvril le Philipponnat, who cultivated vines in Le Léon in 1522. The winery is well-known for using the solera method, which involves keeping the best, reserve grapes from each year in oak barrels, and including them in non-vintage blends. In this way, the Royale Réserve Brut serves as both a nod to the past, and a foundation for the future. The palate begins with a blast of tart fruits - r