Champagne Philipponnat 'Réserve Perpétuelle' Non-Dosé NV

Philipponnat’s Réserve Perpétuelle is a fascinating expression of Champagne tradition: a non-dosage cuvée built from a perpetual reserve begun in 1946 and refreshed each year with new harvest wines. The result is Champagne that balances youthful freshness with remarkable depth and complexity. Expect vibrant citrus, white flowers, and warm brioche wrapped in a sleek, bone-dry finish.

Quick Facts

• Region: Champagne, France
• Producer: Philipponnat
• Appellation: Champagne
• Style: Non-Dosé / Brut Nature Champagne
• Blend: 66% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier
• Base Harvest: 2021
• Aging: Minimum 3 years on lees
• Dosage: 0 g/L

Tasting Profile

• Body: Light-Medium
• Acidity: High
• Fruit: Citrus, fresh apple
• Floral: Lime blossom, hawthorn
• Savory: Warm bread, brioche
• Finish: Long, precise, mineral

The wine shows fine persistent bubbles, citrus lift, and a long, clean finish with subtle bakery notes.

Why We Love It

This is a Champagne lover’s Champagne. Instead of relying on dosage for balance, Philipponnat lets the quality of fruit and the depth of their perpetual reserve do the work. The result is incredibly pure and precise — bone-dry but never austere, layered yet refreshingly drinkable.

It’s also one of the most compelling introductions to the concept of perpetual reserve blending, where each new release contains a living history of past vintages.

Winemaking

“Réserve Perpétuelle” takes its name from the traditional Champagne practice of continuously blending the current vintage with wines from previous years to preserve freshness while building complexity over time.

This cuvée is built from:

• First-press fruit from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards around Mareuil-sur-Ay

• A perpetual reserve dating back to 1946

• Wines aged in wooden barrels to build depth

• Partial fermentation without malolactic conversion for added freshness

Each year, two-thirds new vintage wine is blended with one-third perpetual reserve, and part of the blend is again held back in oak to continue the cycle.

The wine is bottled without dosage (0 g/L) to preserve purity and expression. 

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled (about 46°F / 8°C).

Perfect pairings:

• Oysters and raw seafood

• Sushi and sashimi

• Crudo and ceviche

• Light aperitif fare

Its dryness and precision make it especially food-friendly.

Estate Overview

Founded in 1522, Champagne Philipponnat is one of the historic houses of Mareuil-sur-Ay, long renowned for Pinot Noir-driven Champagnes of depth and structure. Today the estate is celebrated for combining historic Champagne techniques—such as barrel aging and perpetual reserve blending—with modern precision.

Their flagship vineyard, Clos des Goisses, is one of Champagne’s most legendary sites, and the house style consistently leans toward expressive, gastronomic, terroir-driven wines.