Champagne Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut NV

Date of Tasting: 5 July 2014

Wine Type: Sparkling

Grape Varieties: 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier

Alcohol: 12%

Origin: Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France

Appellation: Champagne

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000

Web: http://www.philipponnat.com/
Chubby Score: 92/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: AG - 88/100, WS - 92/100, WE - 91/100, ST - 90/100, BH - 90/100, JR - 16/20, DC - 16/100, CT - 89/100

Appearance: pale golden yellow

Aroma: citrus and white fruits aroma

Palate: primary note of lemon and grapefruit with mild toasted almond and apple. fine effervescence with creamy texture. dry. lingering acidity possessed with energy.

Disgorged in May 2013 and base on 2010 vintage. In short, refreshing and pretty nice as an aperitif. It is also great with seafood like oyster or sushi. Love the energy and fine structure. More bottles should be popped up. Big cheers!!!!!!!!!!

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score