NV Philipponnat "Royale Réserve" Non Dosé, Champagne, France

ABOUT THE WINE

The Royale Réserve Non Dosé is the zero-dosage version of Philipponnat’s signature cuvée, crafted to highlight the house’s signature power and precision with no added sugar at disgorgement. Predominantly Pinot Noir (usually around 65%), with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier making up the balance, it includes a significant proportion of reserve wines aged in oak, some from solera, which lend complexity and depth to the blend. Sourced from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, especially in Montagne de Reims and the house’s home in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the base wine is vinified partly in barrel and aged on lees for three to four years.

The result is a Champagne of remarkable clarity and expression, showing lemon zest, crushed stone, white flowers, and a hint of almond. The absence of dosage accentuates its chalky backbone and crisp acidity, making it a superb partner for oysters, sashimi, caviar, or goat cheese—anything where texture and freshness shine.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Philipponnat is one of Champagne’s most storied and respected family-run houses, with roots dating back to 1522 and a modern reputation built on structured, Pinot Noir–dominant wines of finesse and substance. Based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the estate farms Premier and Grand Cru vineyards sustainably, including the renowned Clos des Goisses—one of the region’s most iconic single-vineyard sites.

Under the guidance of Charles Philipponnat, the house has embraced a philosophy that blends traditional methods with a Burgundian sensibility: barrel fermentation, minimal intervention, and a deep respect for terroir. The Royale Réserve range reflects this ethos, offering Champagne that is gastronomic, expressive, and transparently made—particularly in the Non Dosé, where nothing is hidden and every detail is laid bare.