Champagne Pas Dosé Royale Réserve Magnum Philipponnat

Philipponnat's Champagne Magnum Pas Dosé Royale Réserve represents, in the sign of purity, the style of the historic Maison of Mareuil-sur-Ay, founded back in 1522. The labels of the Royale Réserve line are inspired by the tradition of this ancient brand, which supplied wines to the royal house of France as far back as the time of Louis XIV. It is a Cuvée Prestige, made from a selection of high quality grapes from vineyards classified as Premier or Grand Cru. The composition of the blend includes a majority proportion of Pinot Noir, supplemented by Chardonnay and a small balance of Meunier. It is an elegant and intense Champagne, which, thanks to a long maturation on the lees and the use of reserve wines, offers a mature and complex bouquet, supported by the typical mineral freshness of a great terroir.

Pas Dosé Magnum Royale Réserve was born in a Maison that has been able to preserve over the centuries theancient craft savoir-faire of the art of Champagne. Philipponnat manages a splendid domaine of some twenty hectares, with vineyards cultivated in the communal territories of the villages of Mareuil-sur-Ay, Ay, Mutigny and Avenay. It is a cuvée with a classic face, made from the Maison's best Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots. The grapes from the individual vineyards are pressed very gently and vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. After a few months of ageing, the vins clairs of the vintage partially undergo malolactic fermentation and are blended with a 20-30% proportion of reserve wines, aged in wooden barrels using the solera method, in order to give the Champagne greater maturity and expressive complexity. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenoise Method, with a period sur lattes of at least 36 months before dégorgment.

The Magnum Royale Réserve Pas Dosé is a Champagne dedicated to lovers of bottles with a pure and essential character, allowing them to appreciate the extraordinary quality and maturity of the grapes. It is the perfect label to enjoy as an aperitif, with seafood or to accompany hors d'oeuvres or a plate of sushi and sashimi. In the glass it is a luminous pale yellow colour with light golden reflections that illuminate its appearance. The perlage is delicate, with great finesse and persistence. On the nose it expresses a refined and elegant bouquet, with scents of lime zest, citrus fragrances, hawthorn blossom, orange blossom, aromas of white-fleshed fruit, green apple, and sensations of freshly baked bread crust. The sip is taut and vertical, with an intense depth of flavour, which unfolds harmoniously with chiselled nuances of notable aromatic richness and persistence. The finish is clear and dry, closing on savoury notes and vibrant freshness.