Philipponnat Brut Royale Reserve
Description: | Wine Spectator 91 Points - "Firm and smoky, this tightly knit Champagne is dense and focused, showing a subtle mix of patisserie apple, toast, plum compote and mandarin orange peel flavors. This should open with some short-term cellaring.". The corporate changes that have swept through Champagne in recent years seem sure to rob many old houses of their connection to the past. But one small jewel of a house is moving ever closer to its roots: Philipponnat. It is one of the last houses to be run by a member of its founding family. And Charles Philipponnat is a true Champenois, descended from winemakers, cellarmasters and growers dating back nearly 600 years. Champagne is in Charles blood, and this helps to explain Philipponnats recent resurgence. Twenty years ago, the house was known largely for its iconic Clos des Goissesthe majestic tte de cuve made from Champagnes single greatest vineyard. But under Charles, Philipponnat is gaining reverence for its entire portfolio of richly expressive Champagnes. |
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Price: | $ 69.98 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 6, 2014.