Grape
67% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier
The name of Royal Réserve goes back to the ancestors of the Philipponnat family, vineyard owners, wine-merchants and winemakers, suppliers to Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Aÿ.
Tasting notes
The Brut Royale Réserve is a supple, fresh, and delicately fruity Champagne, showcasing both finesse and vibrancy. The nose opens with inviting aromas of citrus, red fruits, and a touch of freshly baked bread from the fine lees. On the palate, it reveals crisp lime, red currants, and blackberries, all carried by a smooth texture and a well-structured, elegant finish. A beautifully balanced Champagne, perfect for both aperitif and refined pairings.
Expert ratings
Robert Parker 90 Points
“The NV Brut Royale Réserve reveals an elegant, floral bouquet with notes of white flowers, spring flowers, ripe orchard fruit and lemon oil. Medium-bodied, ripe, textural and underpinned by a chalky extract, it’s fresh with a mouthwatering finish.” Yohann Castaing, The Wine Advocate
More About The Winery
Champagne Philipponnat is a historic family house based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, with roots in the region dating back to 1522. For over five centuries, the Philipponnat family has been closely connected to Champagne, building a reputation for precise, terroir-driven wines with strong Pinot Noir character. Today, the house is led by Charles Philipponnat, continuing the family’s commitment to quality and identity.
The house owns vineyards in some of Champagne’s finest terroirs, including Premier and Grand Cru villages across the Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. Pinot Noir plays a central role in the style, bringing structure, depth, and ageing potential, complemented by Chardonnay for freshness and Pinot Meunier for balance. Sustainable viticulture and careful parcel selection are key elements of the philosophy.
Philipponnat is particularly renowned for its iconic Clos des Goisses, a historic single vineyard overlooking the Marne River, known for producing powerful, structured, and long-lived Champagnes. Across the range, the wines are vinified with precision, often using a proportion of oak and reserve wines to enhance complexity while maintaining freshness and purity.
The style of Champagne Philipponnat is defined by tension, vinosity, and elegance, offering structured Champagnes with depth, mineral backbone, and excellent ageing potential.
