Billecart Brut Reserve NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Billecart
Label Name:
 
Brut Reserve NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Vallée de la Marne / Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently highly rated: James Suckling ~92-93, Wine Advocate ~90-92, Vinous ~90, Wine Spectator ~90, Jeb Dunnuck ~90-92 (various releases)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green pear with white-flesh stone fruit, brioche and light toasted almond. Fine, creamy mousse, saline minerality and a precise, refreshing finish with floral hints.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, crab with ginger and crème, roasted chicken, seared scallops, sushi/sashimi, tempura, light spicy Asian dishes (Thai/Chinese), creamy pasta with seafood.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; majority stainless-steel fermentation with small oak component, partial malolactic, high proportion of reserve wines and extended ageing on lees (multi-year). Low dosage (~3 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, family-owned since 1818 (Mareuil-sur-Ay). Renowned Grande Marque house focused on elegance, precision and long lees ageing for complexity.