93pts James Suckling
Ripe and flavorful with aromas of baked apricots, walnuts, lemon pie and praline. Round and soft bubbles. Caressing character with excellent drink-ability. Light honeyed touch at the end. 40% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 30% pinot meunier. Base wine from 2015. 8g/L dosage. Drink now.
92pts Decanter
Exotic and oaky notes with toasty, nutty and stone fruit character. Lovely palate with ripe expression and complex notes. Blend : 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
91pts Wine Spectator
A well-balanced Champagne in an aperitif style, with mouthwatering acidity, a lacy mousse and a crowd-pleasing mix of Gala apple, juicy green pear, candied ginger, lemon zest, toast point and spice flavors. Drink now.
90pts Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes
Only twelve carefully selected crus are used to make this elegant champagne, with a noticeably greater presence of the finest Grand Crus from the Pommery vineyard. Chardonnay grapes make up about 45% of Brut Royal Apanage, which is left to age six months longer than Brut Royal. Mellow with a firm structure, revealing the charms of Brut Royal, but with added depth.