Champagne Billecart-Salmon - Brut Réserve
16/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Expertise"
"Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with a dosage of 9 grams per liter, the latest release of Brut Réserve consists entirely of 55% reserve wines and presents itself beautifully, offering complex aromas of warm bread, crisp green fruit, and citrus oil. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied and charming yet lively, with an elegant attack, a fleshy core of fruit, and lively, balancing acidity.” (Wine Advocate - William Kelley)
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Eye
A pale gold hue. Fine bubbles, abundant and persistent foam.
Nose
A mature wine with a touch of floral freshness, exuding aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pear
Palate
A clean, precise attack with a vibrant freshness. A rich bouquet that reflects its aging in traditional cellars.
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Perfect as an aperitif, it also pairs well with both simple and elaborate dishes…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
This lovely, light, and elegant brut captures all of Billecart’s finesse, with delicate notes of citrus and red berries and a perfectly balanced dosage.
About the estate:
This Mareuil-sur-Aÿ-based house, which has been in the same family for over two centuries, gained an international reputation in the 1990s thanks to its light and refined champagnes, particularly its rosé, its signature wine. The grapes come primarily from the Épernay region and the Marne Valley, notably from grand cru vineyards. The house owns very few vineyards of its own (about a dozen hectares), but relies on high-quality supply contracts. The entire range is refined, prioritizing harmony over power, with many nuances evident in each of its numerous cuvées. Today, Billecart ranks among the greats of Champagne.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with a dosage of 9 grams per liter, the latest release of Brut Réserve consists entirely of 55% reserve wines and presents itself beautifully, offering complex aromas of warm bread, crisp green fruit, and citrus oil. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied and charming yet lively, with an elegant attack, a fleshy core of fruit, and lively, balancing acidity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Rounded, well-balanced, and perfect as an aperitif, the Brut Réserve is a fine example.
About the estate:
A rare example of a family-owned business, Billecart-Salmon is a thriving house. It owes its meteoric success in recent years to wines of exceptional quality and a sales strategy focused on the fine dining sector. An avid traveler, the dynamic Alexandre Bader, the company’s managing director, has successfully established this Mareuil-sur-Aÿ brand—which produces nearly two million bottles—around the world. Now equipped with new facilities, the company can look to the future with confidence.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This cuvée from a leading Champagne producer is dry and fruity, with a subtle hint of minerality. This is balanced by crisp apple and citrus notes that come together in a vibrant, textured wine. Drink now.