Porte Royale

Philipponnat

Royale Réserve Non-Dosé Champagne Blend

Ted
9.1

Fresh baked bread. Citrus notes. Beautiful bottle. — 6 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
ESF, Raul and 10 others liked this

Philipponnat

Royale Réserve Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

NV. Gorgeous coloring. Hints of frontal palate dirtiness that dissipate quickly in the mouth as it transitions to florals and that Philipponnat-styled acidity. Such a great table-setter. 10.17.25. — 8 months ago

Ted, Shay and 10 others liked this

Viña Koyle

Royale Syrah 2020

Slight pepper, nice balance, some acidity — 3 years ago

Joseph Perrier

Cuvée Royale Brut Nature Champagne Blend

Fine for it’s category. More rounded than I expected given brut nature — 3 years ago

Lionne Royale

Speciale Reserve Brut Champagne Blend

Wal-Mart’s house champagne brand…I figured for $25, why not?

Nose: buttered white crusty toast, nuts, honey, beeswax, yellow apple, very ripe tropical fruit, some kind of mushroom or something fermenting? Shellfish! Mixed feelings here … complex for sure, but a little weird…

Taste: good! Definitely solid French bubbly -texture OK, fruitier than I expected - tangerine, green apple, nice bracing acidity, bitter nuts. A little (sour) cream. 91-92! Definitely a solid alternative to the good $18-22 cremants if you’d rather spend $25 and get real champagne. From Wal-Mart! EDIT: wife agrees with score! Her instinct was 92.
— 4 years ago

Ron and Bob liked this

Henri Bourgeois

La Porte de l'Abbaye Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Happy New Year! First wine of 2021. Very fruit forward aromas of apple and citrus along with plenty of mineral notes. Same fruits on the pallet with hints of melon and fresh herbs. Gripping acidity and creamy finish. Quite refreshing and elegant. — 5 years ago

Clive, Paul and 1 other liked this

Château Porte Chic

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

One of my favorite Pomerols right now. Intense fruit, silky body, and great overall balance. Plus, it is the year of the horse. At Thyme Restaurant. — 3 months ago

Ted, Tom and 5 others liked this

Sylvain Dittière

Les Pouches La Porte Saint Jean Saumur Cabernet Franc 2020

Tanins deja bien fondu, grosse attaque fruité petites touches poivronnante, finale fumée. — 8 months ago

Henri Bourgeois

La Porte du Caillou Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with biscuit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apple and melon with white floral herb notes. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and yeasty notes, lively acidity with slight mineral character. Small production, nice! — 8 months ago

Daniel, Anthony and 4 others liked this

Domaine des Bouquerries

Cuvée Royale Chinon Cabernet Franc 2022

Vintage 2022 | nice smell of raspberries, beautiful integrated soft tannins. — 3 years ago

Tom, Diane and 11 others liked this

Joseph Perrier

Cuvée Royale Brut Rosé Champagne

JAL国内線ファーストクラスで。
カラッとしていてクセ少なく飲みやすくて食事とぴったりだった。
— 4 years ago

Quinte Royale

King of Spades Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Very crisp and refreshing! — 5 years ago

Joseph Perrier

Cuvée Royale Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

The NV Joseph Perrier ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne includes 15% reserve wine and was aged on the lees for five years prior to disgorgement. Bright lemon zest and crushed seashells mingle with Gravenstein apple and shades of nutmeg infused sourdough bread all parade on this beautiful bouquet. The palate is fresh and vibrant with wonderful verve and a soft texture. Kumquat zest infused Challah bread and a bright salinity combine with fresh Granny Smith apple and shades of marzipan on the palate. This has wonderful length as this beautiful ‘Blanc de Blancs’ will cellar well over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2020-2028- 92 — 5 years ago

Severn, Eric and 13 others liked this

Philipponnat

Royale Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.1

Solid cuvée. Their entry level.

A bit sweet at 8g but Extra Brut in 375’s a little harder to come by. 65% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Meunier. Base vintage 2020. Disgorged June 2024.

The mouth entry glides with rich, ripe; green apple, pineapple, white stone fruit, cherries, lemon pulp to meringue, lime zest, kiwi, tropical melons. Vanilla, caramel, cream, some yeast notes, toast, slivered almonds, crisp volcanic minerals with limestone, white spice that plunges into the palate with some heat, dry herb notes, chalk in bits & powder, saline, sea fossils, yellow flowers, white spring flower bouquet, crisp acidity with nice balance and a 90 second finish that long sets on spice & minerals.

In all my many travels to world wine regions during or just post harvest, the Clos De Goisses Pinot Noir fruit was absolutely the best…everything else, a fairly distance second. I ate 2-3 clusters.

Photos of: my visit to Philipponnat, 10/23. The Clos Des Goisses vineyard that strangely grows over their facility, the view of the Cote de Blancs from the Clos Des Goisses vineyard & entrance to their cellar.
— 4 months ago

Tom, Juan and 10 others liked this

Domaine Philippe Tessier

La Porte Dorée Cour-Cheverny Romorantin 2022

first romorantin! very mineral, lots of salt, highly acidic at the front. smells spiced and like quince and a little pear. would be good w something buttery — 9 months ago

gaby liked this

Domaine Amaury Beaufort

Brut Nature Les Jardins de la Porte de Troyes Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Blend

The newest disgorgement is fire 🔥 — 3 years ago

Tom, Jan and 2 others liked this

Marquis de Goulaine

La Loire Royale Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2019

Ripe pear, pleasing aromatics. Drinking by a spring fire outdoors. It went down easy, like I was thirsty , but it was just a nice wine, good company, Sunday evening. I would drink this again. — 5 years ago

Ericsson liked this