Philipponnat Champagne Royale Reserve Brut

The Philipponnat family have been winegrowers since 1522 when they purchased land in Ay and Mareuil-sur-Ay. Today 15th generation Charles Philipponnat leads the house, cementing over 500 years producing age worthy Pinot Noir focused champagne of elegance and style. The name of Royal Réserve goes back to the ancestors of the Philipponnat family, suppliers to Louis XIV, magistrates and Royal Mayors of Ay. First press juice of mainly Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area, and 20% to 30% of reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness. (from the vintner)