{"product_id":"philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-half-bottle-375ml","title":"Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut NV 375ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePhilipponnat’s documented winemaking heritage spans over 500 years, with formal establishment in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ in 1910. Now under Lanson‑BCC, the family remains hands-on through Charles Philipponnat. The house combines deep respect for tradition and terroir with artisanal techniques—such as solera-aged reserve wines, oak fermentation, and extended lees aging—to produce refined, structured Champagnes that consistently express depth, elegance, and varietal purity  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCharles Philipponnat leads the winemaking direction, crafting NV blends with precision, using first-press juice and integrating 20–30% reserve wines via a solera system. The team employs traditional vinification methods, partial malolactic fermentation, and balance of oak and stainless steel to achieve complexity and consistency while maintaining freshness each vintage  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes are sourced from a mosaic of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards around Aÿ, Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ, Avenay, and Mutigny. These south-facing chalk slopes offer optimal sun exposure, good drainage, and contribute intense fruit concentration with refined minerality—hallmarks of the estate’s terroir‑centric style  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis NV cuvée is made from first-press must, with 20–30% reserve wines aged using solera in barrels. Fermentation occurs in both oak and stainless steel, with partial malolactic fermentation, followed by approximately three years of lees aging. The wine is finished with a moderate dosage of ~8 g\/L  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine shows a deep golden hue and opens with aromas of vine blossom, linden, toasted bread, summer berries, citrus, and honey. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, generous, and long, brimming with juicy red fruit balanced by a generous texture and structured purity  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn excellent companion for charcuterie, oysters, refined seafood, white meats, duck‑fat fries, and truffled popcorn. Its balance of structure, freshness, and vinosity makes it versatile for refined appetizers and light gourmet fare  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled between 8–10 °C in tulip-shaped or sparkling wine glasses to showcase its aromatic depth, fine mousse, and layered texture  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReady to drink upon release, Royale Réserve can also benefit from cellar aging. Its structural integrity and depth suggest it can age gracefully for several years  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eApproximately 12.0%  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (sorted highest to lowest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e94 – Wine Enthusiast  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e93 – Wine Spectator  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e92 – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e92 – James Suckling  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922277548246,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/PhilipponnatRoyaleReserveBrutNV375ml.png?v=1773668159","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-half-bottle-375ml","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}