NV Brut – Royale Réserve: (disgorged April, 2006). A wonderfully fresh, expressive and clean nose that combines subtle yeast notes, ample citrus blossom and touches of green apple merges into effusively effervescent flavors that possess plenty of personality and good volume on the slightly toasty and mouth coating finish. Very solid quality here in a rounder style. 90/now+ Burghound #28

AOC Champagne (wine of controlled origin) made by the Phitipponnat Champagne Flouse, located in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the heurt of the Champagne wine-growing région

A wine composed mainly of Pinot Noir blended with Chardonnay and a small proportion of Pinot Meunier. It is the culmination of blending 25 different crus from diverse areas of the Champagne region and from several vintage years. The Brut Royale Réserve is a supple, fresh and fruity wine of great delicacy. Its quality is apparent in the extreme finesse and persistency of its bubbles. A champagne to be enjoyed at any time.

Pale gold with fine persistent mousse; Citrus and red fruits, delicately yeasty fresh bread;  sharp (lime), fruity (red currants, black berries), smooth, well-structured