Philipponnat : Réserve Perpétuelle Brut

Characteristics and tasting advice for Philipponnat Réserve Perpétuelle Brut

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance reveals a deep golden hue with amber highlights, enhanced by a fine and persistent effervescence.

Nose
The bouquet opens with delicate notes of vine blossom and linden, accompanied by aromas of lightly toasted fresh bread. As it aerates, fragrances of red fruits, citrus and honey develop harmoniously.

Palate
The attack is vinous and fruity, revealing flavors of redcurrant, raspberry and ripe grape. The palate shows impressive breadth and length, built on a perfect balance of structure, freshness and vinosity. The finish lingers on indulgent notes of biscuit and warm bread.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal as an aperitif (served at 46°F/8°C), this Champagne pairs beautifully with white meats, poultry, fine charcuterie, cold buffets, as well as fish and seafood.

The texture and richness of a Brut Champagne by Philipponnat

The estate
Established for nearly five centuries in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the Maison de Champagne Philipponnat is one of the historic names of the region. Singularity, excellence, generosity and simplicity are the values that guide this house, whose spirit has remained family-run. Owned by the house since 1935, the mythical Clos des Goisses is one of the oldest and most prestigious clos in Champagne. This jewel is the source of rare champagnes endowed with exceptional power.

The vineyard
Réserve Perpétuelle Brut draws its strength from the great Pinot Noir terroirs around Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, at the heart of the Champagne appellation. These exceptional vineyards benefit from privileged exposures and soils conducive to the expression of this noble grape variety.

This cuvée succeeds the Royale Réserve cuvée.

Winemaking and aging
This emblematic cuvée is based on a perpetual reserve system initiated in 1946. With each new harvest, the blend is enriched with reserve wines kept in oak barrels and large casks. The 2021 base harvest is thus complemented by 56% reserve wines aged in wood, creating a perpetual cycle that imparts complexity and depth while preserving freshness.

Vinification in vats and in wood while avoiding any premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation precedes barrel aging to develop aromatic complexity. This Brut Champagne benefits from three years of aging and a dosage of 8 g/liter.

Grape varieties
Pinot Noir (66%), Chardonnay (32%) and Pinot Meunier (2%).