Philipponnat

Royale Réserve Non-Dosé Champagne Blend

9.089 ratings
9.018 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

60% Char, 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier. Honey, apricot jam, and canned peach. Rich and creamy —- brioche, cheese rinds, bread dough and yeasts. This particular bottle was disgorged in Oct of 2017, initially bottled in 2013 (compared to 15 months as required). Just I was finishing up the Champagne book of Peter Liem..

60% Char, 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier. Honey, apricot jam, and canned peach. Rich and creamy —- brioche, cheese rinds, bread dough and yeasts. This particular bottle was disgorged in Oct of 2017, initially bottled in 2013 (compared to 15 months as required). Just I was finishing up the Champagne book of Peter Liem..

Nov 23rd, 2018
Henrik Poulsen

65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier.
Disgorged 10/2012 and based on the 2007-vintage with 28% reserve wines added.

65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier.
Disgorged 10/2012 and based on the 2007-vintage with 28% reserve wines added.

Jul 4th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Better than the last bottle but still just not doing it for me.

Better than the last bottle but still just not doing it for me.

Jan 31st, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.7

Wish it was more complex, kinda dull..pear and tart citrus, one dimensional, very average.

Wish it was more complex, kinda dull..pear and tart citrus, one dimensional, very average.

Jan 24th, 2015
Erica Orr

Austere for sure but well made, delish and very drinkable

Austere for sure but well made, delish and very drinkable

Nov 28th, 2014
Faith Ventrello

Partner Vintage Wine Marketing

9.2

With crab and more.

With crab and more.

Nov 28th, 2014
Chris Walsh

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

8.7

Settling down. Of course high acid but feels low dosage but not zero. Very good.

Settling down. Of course high acid but feels low dosage but not zero. Very good.

Jun 1st, 2014
Michael Cruse

Owner Cruse Wine Company

8.5

Would happily drink this everyday.

Would happily drink this everyday.

Jun 18th, 2013
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

Dry and bright

Dry and bright

Nov 24th, 2018
Hugh O'Riordan

Interesting but oxidized more than I expected. 2007, drink now

Interesting but oxidized more than I expected. 2007, drink now

Oct 21st, 2019