Retour Philipponnat - Champagne - Royale Réserve Non Dosé - White
COUNTRY/REGION: Champagne
DESIGNATION: AOP Champagne
COLOR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: 66% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier
ALCOHOL: 12 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright golden yellow with fine, regular and abundant bubbles.
Nose Black grape flavours are elegantly layered with subtle woody undertones, adding depth and complexity. The Chardonnay brings a refreshing lift, perfectly balancing the profile.
Palate Pure and fresh, this Champagne is full-bodied, ripe and well-balanced. The absence of dosage does not overshadow the body and vinosity of this cuvée as a whole.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 8 and 10°C.
Food As an aperitif, on toast with cream and salmon roe, with sea bream ceviche, and of course at the table with fish or white meats in sauce.
Cellar ageing From now until 2027
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Famous for its Clos des Goisses and awarded three stars in the prestigious French wine guide the RVF — a distinction held by only eight Champagne houses — Philipponnat is a legendary name where every detail is pushed toward perfection. From the finest terroirs of Mareuil and Aÿ come outstanding single-vineyard cuvées, while across the range the house remains true to its identity: structured Champagnes, driven by pinot noir, rooted in the Marne Valley.

At the height of its powers, ranked among the Top 5 most prestigious houses and named “Brand of the Year” by the RVF, Philipponnat has seen an extraordinary rise over the past two decades, thanks in no small part to the vision of its president, Charles Philipponnat.
Wine Crafted primarily from Pinot Noir and based on the 2020 harvest, the Royale Réserve Non Dosé Champagne showcases fine, persistent bubbles with an energetic finesse. The nose is irresistibly inviting, offering black grape aromas subtly enhanced by a touch of oak, adding layers of complexity. Chardonnay brings a refreshing clarity, perfectly balancing the wine’s profile. On the palate, it unfolds with a harmonious blend of richness and precision, delivering depth, texture, and exceptional balance. Despite its zero dosage, this cuvée retains remarkable structure and vinous character. Ideal as an aperitif—paired with salmon roe toasts or sea bream ceviche—it also shines at the table with sauced fish dishes or delicate white meats.
Vinification Hand-harvested. Blended from the 2021 harvest with 56% reserve wines aged in wood. Bottled in June 2022. Aged on lees in cellars for approximately 3 years. Disgorgement November 2024.

Zero dosage.
AWARDS
AWARDS House rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
House rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Guide RVF 2025 : 92/100
Guide B+D 2025 : 92/100
Cuvée rated 94/100 by our Committee!