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Champagne Philipponnat - Réserve Perpétuelle Brut

Name: Philipponnat Champagne - Réserve Perpétuelle Brut
Brand: Philipponnat Champagne
Price: 44.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Champagne|Sparkling wine

4.5/5 (6 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

92/100

James Suckling

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

91/100

Gault & Millau

90/100

RVF

90/100

Robert Parker

persistent

finesse

intensity

“The purest expression of the Philipponnat style—for intense enjoyment!”

“Powerful and harmonious, blending white floral notes with spicy and slightly smoky hints derived from the partial barrel aging of reserve wines, the nose promises a great champagne. This impression is confirmed on the palate, which is round and harmonious, with smooth aromas of quince, offering a long finish where the spices reappear, combined with the freshness of grapefruit. “Undoubtedly the hallmark of fine reserve wines and extended aging,” concludes one taster.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

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Estate

Champagne Philipponnat

Vintage

Réserve Perpétuelle Brut (ex Royale Réserve Brut)

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

66% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier

Regions

Mostly Grand Crus and Premier Crus

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional Champagne method, winemaking that prevents any premature oxidation, malolactic fermentation for some of the wines, moderate brut dosage

Livestock Farming

Aged for at least 3 years in the winery’s cellars on the lees, at a constant temperature of 11°C, with 20 to 30% of reserve wines managed using the solera system and aged in oak

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

8 g/L

Eye

A deep golden color with amber highlights; fine, quick, and persistent foam

Nose

Initial aromas of vine blossoms, linden, and slightly toasted fresh bread; upon aeration, notes of red berries, citrus, and honey emerge

Palate

A beautiful, full-bodied attack, fruity (red currant, raspberry, ripe grape) and robust, with a full-flavored, long finish featuring a subtle hint of biscuit and freshly baked bread

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, or to complement white meats, poultry, and fine cold or hot deli meats, as well as fish and seafood...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100 + Editor's Choice

Rated estate (2026 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Philipponnat continues its family legacy in Champagne. Based in Mareuil-sur-Ay, the house is famous for its Clos-des-Goisses, the largest vineyard in all of Champagne (5.5 hectares), which overlooks the Marne River from a steep cliff and has been in the family’s ownership since 1935. Since 1997, it has continued to thrive under the leadership of Charles Philipponnat. The vineyard is managed with a deep respect for the vines, employing only the essential practices to preserve them. In the cellar, the barrels and large oak casks set the tone and define the complex, rich, and precise style of all the cuvées. One detail also sums up the attention paid to the wines here: the back label specifies the dates of bottling and disgorgement (which make it clear that the aging period far exceeds the norm), as well as the dosage and the origin of the blend. With packaging that reflects the elegant simplicity and distinction of all the cuvées, everything here converges toward perfection.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Powerful and harmonious, blending white floral notes with spicy and slightly smoky hints derived from the partial barrel aging of reserve wines, the nose hints at a great champagne. This impression is confirmed on the palate, which is round and harmonious, with smooth aromas of quince, offering a long finish where the spices reappear, combined with the freshness of grapefruit. “Surely the hallmark of fine reserve wines and extended aging,” concludes one taster.

About the estate:

The Philipponnat family has owned vineyards in Aÿ since the early 16th century; as wine merchants and winemakers, they have a coat of arms dating from the late 17th century and a château in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, acquired in 1910. The crown jewel of their 22-hectare estate (comprising 1er cru and grand cru vineyards) is the Clos des Goisses, purchased in 1935, which produces the house’s most famous vintage prestige cuvée. It is one of the few walled vineyards in Champagne and also the largest (5.5 hectares), situated on a steep hillside overlooking the Marne’s lateral canal and the river itself. The non-vintage cuvées derive their style from the addition of reserve wines aged in wood according to the solera principle, or perpetual reserve. Thierry Garnier has been the cellar master since 2005.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Fruits and white flowers come together in a delicate and refined bouquet, featuring vine peach, crisp pear, and chamomile, with subtle notes of orange biscuit and fleur de sel chocolate. The palate is more dynamic, with elegant, perfectly defined bubbles and a lively texture that teases the palate with well-balanced acidity. A well-rounded, full-bodied wine that pairs equally well as an aperitif, with Japanese cuisine, or with roasted poultry.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Composed of 44% wine from the 2021 vintage and 56% reserve wines held in the perpetual reserve, Philipponnat’s NV Réserve Perpétuelle Brut—formerly known as Brut Royale Réserve—opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe peach, red berries, pear, and pastry. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, ample, and textured, offering a generous and enveloping style, enlivened by a racy acidity. While the base vintage is primarily fermented in stainless steel tanks, the reserve wines are aged in oak barrels, and the wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation. This cuvée was disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of eight grams per liter.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the wine:

A wine that reveals a lively profile for this vintage, with lovely freshness and notes of orchard fruits and white fruits. The aromas remain well-balanced. On the palate, the wine has less body than the 2019 base wine. Still, it’s a successful wine for this vintage.

About the estate:

Having joined the Lanson-BCC group in 1997, this mid-sized house is self-sufficient in both its sourcing and winemaking. It has made a name for itself in the high-end Champagne segment thanks to the renewed character of its Clos des Goisses. The brand’s rise is also a testament to the decisions made across the entire lineup by its president, Charles Philipponnat, who has been in office since 2000. He has introduced cooler temperatures to the winemaking process, reoriented the blends toward a higher proportion of Pinot Noir, and increased the capacity for aging in oak on lees without stirring or malolactic fermentation. His goal? To infuse the spirit of vintage wines into non-vintage ones. The wines tasted confirm the excellence and precision observed recently, starting with the Brut Royale Réserve. A house at the top of its game.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

On the nose, this fresh and refined champagne reveals aromas of lemon, almond, raspberry, and yeast. It is medium-bodied, lively, and well-structured. 66% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and 2% Meunier. Made from the 2021 vintage with 56% reserve wines, following a perpetual blending tradition that began in 1946. Dosage of 8 g/L. Ready to drink now.

Customer Rating

4.5/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on August 15, 2025

Delicate, medium-sized bubbles. After a crisp, lively attack, the wine reveals amplitude, depth, freshness, and richness on the palate—a full-bodied, round, and harmonious mouthfeel with sharp acidity, plenty of body, and pure fruit. A long, complex finish, enhanced by a hint of citrus zest. Reasonably priced. This beautiful NM brut, with great elegance and remarkable energy, was served with gravlax with dill sauce to celebrate Saint Mary’s Day. Rating = 4.2.