Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Champagne Pommery – Brut Royale
Reims, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A signature non-vintage brut from the historic Maison Pommery, created in homage to Madame Louise Pommery, who revolutionized Champagne in 1874 by launching the first successful Brut style. Crafted from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, sourced from over 40 carefully selected villages across the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and surrounding areas.

Aromas & Flavors
Nose: lively and elegant, showing green apple, citrus zest, fresh berries, and delicate florals.
Palate: vibrant and approachable, with notes of red fruit, lemon, brioche, and honeyed almond, balanced by a smooth texture and a long, clean finish.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, bright, and cheerful with a silky mousse. It carries freshness and finesse without being overly dry, offering harmony between fruitiness and elegance.

Winemaking & Style
Made in the traditional méthode champenoise, this cuvée reflects Pommery’s fresh, vivacious house style. Extended aging on lees adds depth and subtle pastry notes while retaining brightness.

Food Pairing
Pairs effortlessly with oysters, shrimp cocktail, sushi, light poultry dishes, or creamy cheeses. Also excellent as a versatile aperitif for celebrations.

Verdict
A vivid, refined, and timeless Champagne, capturing the legacy of Madame Pommery’s pioneering spirit. Smooth, lively, and endlessly enjoyable — a brut that never disappoints. — 18 days ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

Smells of dark cherries, Coke, vanilla, some apple pie, cinnamon. The initial taste is really great - loads of rich, fruity (prunes) and vanilla sweetness, offset with an interesting tannin. It has a medium finish where the oak becomes more pronounced. Best brandy I’ve had in a while. — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A lovely red blend of 60% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, red fruits, intense aromatics, fruity, and very smooth and silky, inviting mouthfeel, delicious texture and long finish! Never disappoints! — 6 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.6

Really really great. So silky but with ample spice and darker fruit notes. Stellar pairing with lobster pasta — 25 days ago

AEL

9.0

Always good. Sweet but balanced, with some interesting notes below the sugar. At Dena and Dan's. — 5 months ago

Jody Wycech

9.4

My new favorite dessert wine. Not too sweet, drinks more like an oaky Chardonnay. Really loved this wine. — 6 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

David Walser

9.4

Delicious wine tonight. — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Complex yet smooth with honey apricot pear tones with longhorn finish of minerality — 3 months ago

Adam Kincaid

9.0

60% Touriga Nacional
20% Touriga Franca
20% Tinta Roriz

Dark purple color, with a lot of earthy components. Floral notes with a wooden accents, vanilla, and dark ripened fruit. All with a bit of leather. Nicely balanced with just a medium tannin structure. A lot softer than the flavors and scents give off. I think it’s delicious, and the 2018 is drinking quite primely right now. — 4 months ago

with Jillian

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Piquant. As John notes, fresh. So good. — 6 months ago