Philipponnat

Réserve Perpétuelle Brut | Bottle 75cl - Box

The PhilipponnatPerpetual Reserve Brut champagne, presented in its elegant case, is the House's flagship cuvée. With each new harvest, it is enriched with a blend of reserve wines aged in oak barrels and casks. This perpetual cycle, which began in 1946, gives this cuvée its unique character: the freshness of youth blends with the complexity and depth of past vintages.

The production of Philipponnat's Réserve Perpétuelle cuvée

A faithful reflection of the terroir and Philipponnat's style, the Réserve Perpétuelle Brut cuvée is based on a predominance of Pinot Noir. Thanks to its unique blend, it carries within it the memory of all the successive harvests, in a quest for constant balance between freshness and maturity.

Blend

• 65% Pinot Noir – the dominant grape variety, providing structure and vinosity.
• 32% Chardonnay – bringing finesse, tension, and elegance.
• 3% Pinot Meunier – contributing roundness and fruity nuances.

Base vintage: 2020, supplemented by 39% reserve wines aged in wood for greater complexity and depth.

Vinification

• First pressing of grapes mainly from Grands and Premiers Crus around Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
• Partially aged in oak barrels, 23% of the wines without malolactic fermentation to preserve tension.
• Aged on lees for at least 3 years in cellars at 11°C.
• Moderate dosage of 8 g/L to maintain the balance between freshness and vinosity.

Tasting

• Color

  Deep gold with amber highlights. Fine, rapid, and persistent mousse.

• Nose

  Initial notes of vine blossom, lime blossom, and lightly toasted fresh bread. After aeration: red fruits, citrus, and honey.

• Palate

  Beautifully vinous and fruity attack (redcurrant, raspberry, ripe grape). Full-bodied and long on the palate, with a finish of biscuit and warm bread.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Thinly sliced Iberian ham
• Herb-flavored poultry terrine
• Mini puff pastries with mature cheese

Main dishes

• Roast poultry with morel mushrooms
• Roasted turbot fillet with asparagus
• Veal sweetbreads with truffles

Cold buffets and seafood

• Cold lobster with light mayonnaise
• Seafood platter
• Gravlax salmon and citrus salad

Storage and serving tips

Store this champagne

Store horizontally in a cool, dark cellar. It will retain its balance and liveliness for around 2 years after disgorging, then gain in complexity for at least another 5 years.

Aging potential

The Réserve Perpétuelle cuvée can be enjoyed young for its vibrant freshness, but it also has an aging potential of 7 to 10 years. Over time, it will evolve towards more complex notes of honey, dried fruit, and sweet spices, while retaining its structure.

Serving temperature

Serve chilled but not ice-cold, ideally between 44°F and 48°F.