{"title":"(6\/27) Billecart Champagne Masterclass New Releases","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"billecartbrutrose-w","title":"Billecart Salmon Le Rose NV (Champagne, France) - [JS 93] [WS 92] [JD 92] [VM 92] [WA 92] [DM 92] [WE 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Rosé that brought the world to their knees. Billecart-Salmon's Champagne Rosé helped land a spot on the maps in regards to the appreciation of the pink bubbles. Stylistically the wine is predominately chardonnay lightness and elegance with no skin contact during maceration. Pinot Noir is blended in as a red wine for the light, unique color and red fruit flavors, and it consists of 3 vintages with up to 40% reserve wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Chardonnay from select favorites crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the slopes of Epernay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this rosé is full of tart strawberries, raspberries with a hint of lemon zest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a clean and precise rosé Champagne with aromas of bread dough, grapefruit and sliced apples. Dry, pure and elegant, with tight bubbles and a bright finish. 45% chardonnay, 31% meunier and 24% pinot noir, including pinot noir red wine from Mareuil. Based on 2021, with 56% reserve wine back to 2018. 4.9 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A seamlessly knit rosé Champagne, integrating a vivid backbone of acidity and a lightly chalky underpinning with the fine, detailed perlage. Offers notes of nectarine, white cherry, toast point and orchard blossom. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged fall 2023 (My Origin 201281). Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Champagne Le Rose, which pours a medium salmon color, is a benchmark wine in the range and classic for a reason. Medium to full-bodied, with intertwining notes of flowers and spice, it boasts notes of cherry blossom, fresh apricot, strawberries, and almond pastry. Elegant, refreshing, and light, it is approachable and medium-bodied, with a refined mousse. It includes a large proportion of Chardonnay in the blend, along with 21% Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir, and also features the addition of 56% reserve wine. Aged without oak, it has a dosage of 4.9 grams per liter, with a total residual sugar level of 5.5 grams. Drink 2025-2030.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Brut Le Rosé (base 2022) is terrific. Rich and layered, yet also light on its feet, this release is a fine example of the house style at Billecart-Salmon these days. Cranberry, rose petal, crushed flowers, mint and chalk are some of the many notes that grace this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Rosé. Impeccable. Reserve wines are 39%. Dosage is 4.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2025.\" - Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of rose, peony, red berries and guava preface the NV Brut Rosé, a medium to full-bodied, elegant and vinous Champagne rosé that concludes with a long, ethereal finish enhanced by menthol notes. A blend of 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, it's based on the 2014 vintage with 46% vins de réserve from nine different vintages and the addition of 6% as a red wine, vinified and matured in stainless steel. Dosage: 4.7 grams per liter.\" - Yohan Castaing (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on the 2020 vintage, Billecart-Salmon's signature rosé appears to be on its finest form of recent years under cellar master Florent Nys, full of fragrant, crunchy redcurrant, red cherry and orange fruit with an alluring hibiscus-like floral lift and subtle green peppercorn spicing. The Meunier wraps the intensity of the vintage base in a little softness that keeps the focus on effortless ease (helped by the selection of delicate Chardonnays and young, fresh reserve wines), all adding up to a rosé of immediacy and charm, sweet-natured without sweetness and fragrant without overt fruitiness. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier.\" - Tom Hewson (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A floral aroma and rich citrus and raspberry flavors mark this full-bodied rosé Champagne. Its crispness comes from the taut minerality and lemon acidity at the end. Drink now.\" – Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37463015587999,"sku":"BLT13010NV","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ProductsBillecartSalmonBrutReserveChampagneNV_dbe9b6e6-cede-41b9-abf3-e5a6da5b6087.png?v=1624743946"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-champagne-nv-champagne-france","title":"Billecart Salmon Brut Le Reserve NV (Champagne, France) - [JS 93] [JD 92+] [WE 92] [WS 91] [WA 91] [VM 91]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003eThe Brut Reserve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. Its blend is made with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from three different years, sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003eAppearance: This cuvee, with reflections of straw yellow, stands out by the finesse of its slowly rising bubbles and its persistent and abounding mousse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003eAroma: Maturity touched with floral freshness for this cuvee that breathes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003ePalate: A full and accurate flavor combined with a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuvee in the House's traditional cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003eServing: The Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve is the ideal partner for every occasion. It is perfect as an aperitif and can be enjoyed with a wide variety of dishes. It should be served at 8°.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of pinot character with strawberry and dried apple and some flint and matchstick, as well as stone. It’s medium- to full-bodied with freshness, a creamy texture and a long, delicious finish. 40% pinot meunier, 30% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. 28% 2019 and the rest reserve wine going back to 2006. Dosage 3g\/l. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"At the start of last year, Billecart-Salmon began listing ID numbers on their bottles and including info on the wines. The NV Champagne Brut Reserve is the current release of this cuvée and is based around the 2019 vintage. A straw hue, it is well-detailed and on the savory side, with expressive notes of orange pith, crushed stones, fresh nectarine, and a hint of jasmine green tea. It’s medium-bodied, with a lovely rounded feel through the mid-palate and a silky, stony texture, and Its mousse is elegant and pillowy. As mentioned last year, readers should not sleep on this cuvée, which is coming together very nicely. Drink now or over the coming 6-8 years.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Champagne is a classic. The non-vintage wine shows real richness and depth. It is structured, open with a honeyed aroma and ripe, rounded white fruits. Drink now.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA toasty underpinning of brioche and roasted nuts imparts subtle richness to flavors of ripe plum, wild cherry, preserved lemon and saffron. Refreshing and well-knit, with a satiny mousse. Lively finish. Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged winter 2023 (My Origin 191288 Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBased on the 2020 vintage (the youngest vintage serves as the “base” of a bottling, even if it does not represent the majority of the blend) and incorporating 71% reserve wines—half stored as individual vintages and the other half as a perpetual reserve initiated in 2006—Billecart-Salmon’s latest NV Le Réserve is showing nicely. It offers aromas of green pear, honeysuckle, brioche and white peach. Disgorged in early 2024 with a dosage of three grams per liter, this reimagined cuvée has recently undergone a significant reduction in dosage. The sweetness that so often presents itself on the finish of NV Champagnes from Grandes Marques is no more. Medium to full-bodied, lively and charming, with a textural attack and vibrant acidity, it culminates in a long, precise finish. This reinvented cuvée replaces the Brut Réserve and, beyond the lowered dosage, sees a stricter fruit selection, an additional 20 months of aging sur lattes (now totaling 50 months) and an increased proportion of the perpetual reserve.\" - Kristaps Karklins (Apr 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe NV Brut Le Réserve (base 2021) is a very pretty, gracious wine. Hints of dried pear, herbs, almond, tangerine peel, dried flowers, mint and tobacco lend tons of nuance throughout. The significant presence of reserve wines adds quite a bit of complexity and character. This harmonious NV Champagne is all charm. This release is based on 2021 but is blended with a 58% reserve wines, on the higher side. What a delight. Dosage is 2.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2025.” – Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40262929055903,"sku":"BLT10010NV","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/JnpuAaslSdOiF4HhODi8Fw_pb_x960_eb7e8bb6-9a4a-4a61-8d1a-5cd29cec9cd5.png?v=1624830102"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-sous-bois-champagne-nv-champagne-france-we-95-ws-93-vm-92","title":"Billecart Salmon \"Sous Bois\" Extra Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [VM 95] [JS 94] [WE 93] [JD 92] [WS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposed of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal proportions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched in 2010, this unique cuvée is both 100% fermented and aged in a neutral oak barrel at a low temperature. Each variety ferments and ages separately in 15-year-old barriques. The wine is aged on its lees between six and seven years and undergoes partial malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, this bottle of bubbles is rich with toffee flavors as well as dried stone fruits, candied citrus, and lemon zest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The NV Extra Brut Sous Bois (base 2018) is just as compelling as it was last year. Powerful and ample in the glass, with tons of structure, the 2018 dazzles with its mix of orchard fruit character and French oak inflections. Dried flowers, chamomile, mint and dried lemon peel all build through to the finish. This is a bit closed today, but that's probably a good sign for the future. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2024.\" - Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Baked apples, peaches, cloves, honeycomb and freshly baked croissants on the nose. It’s creamy and lightly honeyed on the palate, with richness yet brightness and layered, very fine bubbles. Silky finish. 43% grand cru chardonnay, 29% meunier, 28% premier and grand cru pinot noir, based on the 2017 vintage, with a third of reserve wines from a perpetual reserve dating back to 2006. Vinified in barrels. Five years on the lees. 5 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With 40% of older reserve wines in the blend, this Champagne was fermented in wood. Its aroma brings out toastiness, while on the palate, the richness of the wine suggests maturity. It is a finely balanced wine, ready to drink now.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Crafted around the 2018 vintage, the NV Champagne Le Sous Bois is a blend of 33% Meunier, 39% Chardonnay, and the remainder Pinot Noir, with 37% reserve wine, the oldest part from 2006. A copper straw color, entirely barrel-fermented in cask, it reveals notes of smoky wet stones, toasted croissant, orange citrus, baked peach, almond, frangipane, and salty earth. Full-bodied yet savory, it offers a mouthwatering and brothy character while remaining fresh and youthful, without transitioning into oxidation. It’s very appealing now but should have no problem showing its best over the coming 10 years. 3 grams per liter dosage.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich flavors of chopped cherry, raspberry, roasted hazelnut, orange curd and brioche are animated by a firm spine of citrusy acidity in this tightly meshed Champagne, with a creamy mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged Spring-Summer 2023. Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":41132676022431,"sku":"BLT14010NV","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/BillecartBrutSousBois.jpg?v=1746906421"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-champagne-nv-375ml-champagne-france-fw-95-js-91-ws-91-we-90-vm-90","title":"Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve NV [375ml] (Champagne, France) - [FW 95] [DM 95] [JS 91] [WS 91] [W\u0026S 91] [WA 90] [WE 90] [VM 90]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blend is composed of:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the slopes of Epernay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Chardonnay from select favorite crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThe final wine is composed of 3 vintages with up to 40% reserve wine. It is produced completely with first press juice. The wine undergoes a long, low-temperature vinification to preserve freshness and aromas all in stainless steel. It is then aged 3 years on the lees to ensure perfect quality upon release.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine possesses crunchy stone fruits, such as white peach and pear. gripping acidity, and a touch of biscuits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - The World of Fine Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fine, elegant straw color with light gold highlights. A great spectacle of filigreed lace-like bubbles, persistent but subtle. Fragrant aromas of apple blossom, with a hint of toasted brown bread. Ripe pear and peach on the mouth-filling yet very elegant palate. The quality of the exceptional 2012 base wine is striking. As good as it gets.\" (February 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.\" - Michael Edwards (February 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plenty of ripe strawberries and wild raspberries on the nose here. Really attractive and vibrant in the mouth with fresh wild strawberries. It also shows a fleshy, fresh-fruit texture. Drink now.\" (July 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA well-knit Champagne with a citrusy, orange peel overtone and a lithe backbone of acidity enlivening flavors of cherry and apricot fruit, grated ginger, pastry and minerally saline. Creamy finish. Drink now through 2023. \" - AN (Dec 15, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This blend includes 40 percent pinot meunier, the balance equal parts pinot noir and chardonnay. Its remarkable fruitiness might be tied to the firm’s long, slow, cool fermentations, which, they believe, allow meunier to maintain its perfume. This is a graceful, vinous Champagne with dramatic high notes of roses and red fruit, finishing clean with a grounding of pale earthiness. It’s a lovely prediction of what Champagne might become in a warming climate.\" (April, 2020)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with nine grams per liter dosage, the latest release of Billecart's NV Brut Réserve contains fully 55% reserve wines and is showing very well, offering up complex aromas of warm bread, crisp green orchard fruit and citrus oil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and charming but lively, with an elegantly textural attack, a fleshy core of fruit and lively balancing acids.\" - William Kelley (August, 2019)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The cuvée from this great Champagne producer is dry, fruity with a fine line of minerality. 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The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wines comes from 25 parcels in the chalky soils of the five Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation is completed depending on each wine's acidity levels followed by up to 5 years of aging. The cuvée is a blend of four vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh and precise, the nose offers elegant florals and lean citrus, layered with Pink Lady apple, violet, jasmine, gentle yeast, clay and stone. It benefits from a bit of air to reveal its beautiful harmony. The palate is taut and lively, with brisk acidity balanced by precise perlage, gentle orchard fruit, macadamia and a light stony finish. Refined and approachable, it's perfect on its own or as the first bottle of any special occasion.\" - Anna-Christina Cabrales\u003c\/span\u003e (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release of the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs is with the 2018 vintage base as well as 37% reserve wine. A bright medium yellow golden hue, it opens to a lifted and dewy profile with notes of linen, pear, and a hint of tropical fruit of passionfruit and quince coming through. Floral, fresh, and medium-bodied, it floats on the palate with a weightless, airy feel and a very pretty nature throughout. It has a fine mousse and a clean, chalky textured finish that tapers away. It will be very appealing now or over the next 12-15 years. It has the addition of 3.9 grams per liter dosage and was disgorged in May 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pretty peaches, apple blossoms, honey and chalk on the nose. The palate is chalky and minerally but well integrated and rounded, with silky bubbles and delicious salt and pastry notes lingering. 100% chardonnay with stainless steel vinification. Based on the 2018 vintage, with 37% reserve. 3.9 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged in June 2024 with a dosage of 3.9 grams per liter and based on the 2018 vintage, supplemented by 37% reserve wines from 2017, 2016 and 2015, Billecart’s NV Le Blanc de Blancs offers up aromas of pear, lemon confit and freshly baked bread mingled with dried flowers. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and fleshy yet vibrant, with a muscular core of fruit and racy acidity framed by chalky extract. It is brighter than one might anticipate for the vintage, though undeniably of lesser concentration than the 2019 rendition. As ever, it is vinified in stainless steel and, for this bottling, is anchored in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, complemented by wines from Chouilly, Cramant and Avize.\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Kristaps Karklins (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-tailored Champagne, with precision to the integration of its chiseled acidity, fine, lacy texture and lovely range of patisserie apple and pear, lemon parfait, pickled ginger and white blossoms. A hint of marzipan enriches the lasting finish. Disgorged Spring 2024. Drink now through 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Brut Le Blancs de Blancs (base 2018) is generous and inviting right out of the gate. Apricot, ripe pear, spice, chamomile and light tropical accents fill out the layers effortlessly. There's gorgeous depth here, making the Blanc de Blancs an extremely versatile Champagne that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or at the dinner table. All of this fruit is from Grand Cru villages, specifically Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Avize and Cramant. Classic Billecart-Salmon. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. 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The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposed of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal proportions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched in 2010, this unique cuvée is both 100% fermented and aged in a neutral oak barrel at a low temperature. Each variety ferments and ages separately in 15-year-old barriques. The wine is aged on its lees between six and seven years and undergoes partial malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, this bottle of bubbles is rich with toffee flavors as well as dried stone fruits, candied citrus, and lemon zest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The NV Extra Brut Sous Bois (base 2018) is just as compelling as it was last year. Powerful and ample in the glass, with tons of structure, the 2018 dazzles with its mix of orchard fruit character and French oak inflections. Dried flowers, chamomile, mint and dried lemon peel all build through to the finish. This is a bit closed today, but that's probably a good sign for the future. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2024.\" - Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Baked apples, peaches, cloves, honeycomb and freshly baked croissants on the nose. It’s creamy and lightly honeyed on the palate, with richness yet brightness and layered, very fine bubbles. Silky finish. 43% grand cru chardonnay, 29% meunier, 28% premier and grand cru pinot noir, based on the 2017 vintage, with a third of reserve wines from a perpetual reserve dating back to 2006. Vinified in barrels. Five years on the lees. 5 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With 40% of older reserve wines in the blend, this Champagne was fermented in wood. Its aroma brings out toastiness, while on the palate, the richness of the wine suggests maturity. It is a finely balanced wine, ready to drink now.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Crafted around the 2018 vintage, the NV Champagne Le Sous Bois is a blend of 33% Meunier, 39% Chardonnay, and the remainder Pinot Noir, with 37% reserve wine, the oldest part from 2006. A copper straw color, entirely barrel-fermented in cask, it reveals notes of smoky wet stones, toasted croissant, orange citrus, baked peach, almond, frangipane, and salty earth. Full-bodied yet savory, it offers a mouthwatering and brothy character while remaining fresh and youthful, without transitioning into oxidation. It’s very appealing now but should have no problem showing its best over the coming 10 years. 3 grams per liter dosage.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich flavors of chopped cherry, raspberry, roasted hazelnut, orange curd and brioche are animated by a firm spine of citrusy acidity in this tightly meshed Champagne, with a creamy mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged Spring-Summer 2023. Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":41246221959327,"sku":"","price":229.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/magnum-champagne-billecart-salmon-brut-sous-bois.jpg?v=1729208065"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-vintage-brut-2012-champagne-france-js-97","title":"Billecart-Salmon \"Cuvee Nicolas Francois\" Vintage Brut 2012 (Champagne, France) - [JS 97] [OB 97] [VM 95] [JD 95] [DM 95] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis champagne is composed of:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60% Pinot Noir from the Premiers and Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder and respects the original blend of 1837. The blend remains the same every vintage with 20% of the wine fermented in barriques and 10 years of aging on lees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 3.8g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAppearance: A beautiful golden-yellow hue adorned with bright, patinated gold reflections. The glittering, crystalline appearance is complemented by a rise of finely chiselled bubbles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAroma: The intensity and richness of the fruit are complemented by a mineral complexity and enchanting aromas of maturity. Fine, intense notes of orchard fruits, combined with the characteristics of stone fruits and nuts (slightly roasted sliced almonds, Lorraine mirabelles and juicy clementine flesh), all accentuated by the lingering perfume of woodland flowers (acacia and hawthorn).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePalate: The balance of a tension, eveloped by the wine’s fullness (honeyed biscuits and lemon pulp), and symbolised by noble and pastry flavours (pear clafoutis, Bourbon vanilla, and lime leaf). A texture with a strong personality, with its limestone imprint and an incredible intensity, curbed by its fully integrated low dosage. The elegant finish evolves into notes of cigar boxes and sweet spices (cinnamon and white pepper).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTasting: Exceptional vintage with a flavourful, long finish, offering a unique and generous gustatory experience. This cuvée conveys the finesse of Billecart-Salmon’s signature champagne styles with significant ageing potential. Served at cellar temperature (12°C), the cuvée will bring out the round flavours of sole in lemon butter or a milk-fed veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This complex Champagne has delicious aromas of waffle cones, vanilla beans, apricots and pastry with touches of white chocolate and salted caramel. It’s electric on the palate, which is creamy yet structured and focused, with a fine bead of bubbles and a zesty, tangy backbone of acidity. Long and tense finish. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay (all premier and grand cru), 10% of wines are vinified in oak casks. 10 years on lees. 3.8 g\/L dosage. Disgorged in the second half of 2024. Drink or hold.” (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Owen Bargreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The dazzling 2012 ‘Nicolas Francois’ Champagne was stored on the lees for more than ten years. Sourced Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir) and the Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay), this was given 3.8G\/L dosage. Amazing on the tongue, showing glorious weight and length, the salty minerality prevails throughout this scintillating drinking experience. Diatomaceous earth and white peach parade with baking spice laced pastry crust and shades of wild mushroom on the palate. Big, round and bold, enjoy this beauty over the next fifteen to twenty years.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart shows all the natural radiance of the year. There's gorgeous resonance and texture here. Apricot, spice, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed notes infuse the palate with notable depth and persistence. This rich, expansive Champage has a ton to offer. This release was disgorged nearly two years ago, which also adds to its complexity. Dosage is 3.8 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2023.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, the 2012 Champagne Nicolas François was aged in mostly stainless steel, with 10% in oak barrels, and was disgorged after a lengthy period on lees in March 2024. Rich and toasty, it’s brothy and lush with notes of baked apricot, preserved citrus, black cherry, and ample spice. Fleshy and full-bodied, it is ample in concentration, with a frothy mousse and a lasting, structured finish. Disgorged in April 2023 with 3.8 grams per liter dosage. Drink 2025-2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"After the taut 2008 – a wine that leant heavily on the austerity of the year – the 2012 Nicolas François maintains an admirably frank and fat-free take on this intensely ripe, bright and concentrated vintage, further intensified by the recent move to lower dosage at the house. With its aromas of raspberry, pear and candied orange, the maturity of the year is certainly evident, although the wine carries a real squeeze of dried lemon-like maturing Chardonnay, feeling tight and racy right through to the close. Already showing some nutty maturity and brown pastry richness, it's a cuvée which has proven itself to age with aplomb over the last two decades. With a slightly finer natural balance and harmony than the 2008, the 2012 looks well set.\" - Tom Hewson (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sleek and harmonious, with chiseled acidity and a satinlike mousse supporting a fine weave of poached apricot and cherry fruit, pickled ginger, pastry and macadamia nut flavors. Long and mouthwatering, with a clean sweep of salty minerality driving the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged Spring-Summer 2023. 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The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorically, the only vintage dated Brut Rose that Billecart has EVER released has been their Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon, which was only bottled in the most exceptional of vintages, and was none too easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the second ever Brut Rose Vintage released by Billecart-Salmon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first release was the 2010 vintage, and much like that, this very limited release is a declassified version of their famed Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé, which means outrageous quality at half the normal price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the long and storied history of over 200 years, there occasionally emerges a wine and vintage that, while not perfectly aligned with the house’s traditional expectations, is far too exceptional to be blended into the non-vintage cuvée. For Billecart-Salmon, the 2015 vintage of Rosé is precisely such a wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year 2015 brought ideal conditions for flowering and harvest, though marked by heat and drought, which contributed to a wine of remarkable fruit intensity and power. Its true strength lies in its length, juiciness, and the presence of exotic spices. Observing its evolution on the lees over a nine-year period was as thrilling as it was inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that rightfully earns its place among the distinguished offerings of the Billecart-Salmon stables—a rare and distinguished cuvée, worthy of recognition and celebration on any occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir, the 2015 Brut Rosé spent over 8 years on the lees (98 months, to be precise), and has the trademark Billecart elegance paired with powerfully fresh fruit and a gorgeous richness from the extended lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97% vinified in Stainless, 3% Oak casks. 48% Pinot Noir, 52% Chardonnay. 73% Grand Cru, 27% Premier Cru. Aged on lees\/in the cellar for 108 months. 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The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is made up of the following 3 Grand Cru within the Côte des Blancs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChouilly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMensil-sur-Oger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCramant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon’s brother, who was passionate about oenology and highly involved in from the earliest creation of the House. Originating from the best parcels of the Côte des Blancs, the Blanc de Blancs vintage is impressed with purity and minerality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25% vinified in oak casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edosage: 3.9 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaged on the lees: 115 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this champagne possesses yellow fruits such as pineapple, lemon, and yellow apples, along with white flowers, white pepper, and lingering chalky flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a powerful, dense Champagne that captures all the intensity of this late-ripening year. Apricot, peach, tangerine oil, mint and tropical inflections fill out the layers. Dense and very young, the 2013 is built for the cellar. It’s a seriously impressive wine from Billecart-Salmon. The blend is 44% Cramant, 26% Chouilly, 25% Le Mesnil and 5% Oiry, done entirely in tank with full malolactic fermentation.\" – Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stunning expression that captures the purity of the Côte de Blancs. The nose is ripe and inviting, with orchard fruit framed by a yeasty backdrop, delicate sweet florals and a touch of honey. The palate adds fresh peach, toasted-yeasty notes, a hint of iodine, white pepper and white rose, all delivered with precision and linearity. Finely structured and poised, this holds long-term aging potential.\" - Anna-Christina Cabrales (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The reference point of Billecart-Salmon’s contemporary direction, the 2013 Blanc de Blancs Louis Salmon, disgorged in January 2024 with four grams per liter dosage, stands as the most characterful wine of the new lineup, expressing itself from the glass with aromas of early-blooming white flowers, lemon oil, nashi pear and almond paste mingled with cardamom, oyster shell and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and elegantly muscular, with a tensile core of crystalline purity, racy acids and ample chalky extract. Harvested in October, it derives from the communes of Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry and was vinified entirely in stainless steel with full malolactic fermentation in pursuit of greater harmony in a cool-profile vintage such as this. It is slightly more elegant and simultaneously less powerful than the 2012 rendition, yet it remains equally compelling. Stylistically, it shares certain affinities with the 2008 and 1996 vintages, albeit with more fully realized ripeness.\" – Kristaps Karklins (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Champagne Blanc de Blancs Louis Salmon is a stunning wine produced from the villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oiry, and was raised in stainless steel. Displaying a golden yellow hue, it is incredibly expressive, offering elegance and depth, with notes of preserved lemon, poppy seed cake, custard, poached apple, pineapples, and salty earth. Long and full on the palate, it’s quite complete and has verticality that drives the wine. A very interesting and compelling wine, it stands out in the range for its energy and completeness. Disgorged in Jan 2024, with 4 grams per liter dosage and 4.5 total residual sugar. Drink 2026-2047.\" – Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This blanc de blancs is very pure and fresh, showing white flowers, light hazelnuts, peaches and grapefruit on the nose, with a hint of oyster shells. It's sleek and chalky on the palate, linear and racy, with very fine bubbles and a bright acidic backbone. 100% stainless steel vinification. Chardonnay from Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and some Oiry. 4 g\/L dosage. Disgorged January 2024. Drink or hold.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Still embryonic, after two encounters Billecart-Salmon's vintage blanc de blancs is still keeping its cards close to its chest. Although far from taut or austere in late-ripening, cool 2013 it is still resting on an almost primary freshness of Comice pear, sweet lime and toasted nut, lifted with a little jasmine and gentle charred-bread lees-ageing richness. It's poised, quiet and balanced, cut with appealing bitter citrus rather than seeming overtly driven, tense or chalky as some vintage blanc de blancs of the year have proven. It is a little hard to fast-forward at present, and this score may prove conservative, but time on cork here seems set to bring greater resolution and depth to this effortlessly pretty blanc de blancs, hailing all from grands crus of the Côte des Blancs.\" – Tom Hewson (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53421958037869,"sku":null,"price":216.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/vaef_x022q11_8b7e7e0c-aa0d-48ae-ae57-fa169420ee18.jpg?v=1692980657"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-brut-rose-2013-champagne-france-xx","title":"Billecart Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Brut Rose 2013 (Champagne, France) - [VM 97] [JD 96] [JS 96] [WE 96] [DM 95] [WA 94+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Champagne:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated in 1988 as a tribute to the House’s co-founder Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its sparkle and refined purity of grandeur and unique character. This great, rare and sought after wine, subtly offers the signature of our top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. The presence of an ancestral savoir-faire is recognized through the art of assemblage and rigorous selection from an exceptional harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance: A salmon pink tint and sparkling luminous visual presence is underscored by a gracious and persistent effervescent veil. A very seductive visual ensemble, with a soft shimmering reflection, rising to an accomplished articulation of a great vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma: It is a refreshing sensorial expression of crisp red berries, citrus peel and stone fruits. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic generosity (fresh figs, white peach, almond macaroons). Ripe olfactive notes respectfully soften the distinctive perfume of wild strawberries and scented spring roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: A powerful yet delicate impact owing to the noble and harmonious maturing of flavors (nectarine, cardamom). An ample and pure character in the mouth unveiling the soft spices of tangy mandarin and the persistent flavors of cedar and exotic wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing: This great wine, with its extreme finesse, is a sign of the delicate personality of its textures and flavors. An aromatic charm with a rare mineral dimension, marries well with beautiful creamy poultry, in particular poulet de Bresse, langoustines royales and crunchy hibiscus macaroons. Serve at 11-12°. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is a gorgeous, exotic Champagne. Crushed rose petal, mint, hard candy, cinnamon, kirsch, cedar and pipe tobacco all build in the glass. The 2013 boasts striking inner perfume and the textural resonance to match. There's a touch of new oak sweetness that works so well. A long growing season really helped concentrate flavors. Dosage is 4.4 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2024.” – Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Champagne Elizabeth Salmon Rosé pours a deeper copper\/salmon color, but not too dark, with more orange undertones. It offers notes of smoky wet stone, pithy grapefruit, and licorice. It has a long, fruity feel on the palate, with verticality and a fluffy mousse. The focus and backbone of Chardonnay really play into it in this vintage, which I prefer. Drink over the coming 20 years. Made from 53% Pinot Noir from Aÿ (sélection massale) and Bouzy, with red wine from parcels in Mesnil-sur-Aÿ, and 47% Chardonnay from Oger, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. It was 5% barrel vinified and 95% stainless steel. Disgorged in January 2024, with 4 grams per liter dosage.” – Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very fragrant wildflower honey, citrus, sliced apple, nutmeg and pastry aromas. It's beautifully fresh and saline on the palate, with fantastic concentration, but in a delicate, silky way. Long, elegant and chalky finish. 53% pinot noir (Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay (9%) and Bouzy) and 47% chardonnay (Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger). 4.4 g\/L dosage. Disgorged January 2024. Drink now or hold.” (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Precision and generosity meet on the nose, where delicate red berries, spice and violet florals emerge over a fine, taut layer of minerality. The palate is elegant and lifted by refreshing saline acidity, carrying raspberry, wild strawberry and fresh rhubarb through a long, chalky-clay finish. Precision in every sip.” – Anna-christina Cabrales (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Despite 2013's late-harvest freshness, Billecart-Salmon has turned out an Elizabeth rosé of some immediate appeal and elegance, gracefully built with some red plum and cherry Pinot sweetness, orange citrus, nougat and persistent lemon oil Chardonnay providing tension. For a 2013 this is far from austere, but rather fruit-forward, perfectly assembled and restrained, actually appearing less tightly wound than the 2012 in youth. As with the Louis blanc de blancs of the same vintage, it remains a little shy in terms of complexity and detail when young, yet seems perfectly built to reveal this over time.” – Tom Hewson (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Disgorged in January 2024 with a dosage of 4.4 grams per liter, the 2013 Rosé Elisabeth Salmon emerges from this cool, late-ripening vintage as a rather giving, generous rendition. It unfurls in the glass with aromas of dried apricot, dark cherry and grapefruit mingled with a subtle hint of mocha. On the palate, it is full-bodied, ample and enveloping, offering a sweetly fruited core underpinned by tangy acidity, culminating in a precise, perfumed finish. This is a fleshy, though somewhat old-fashioned Champagne that, at present, does not quite attain the depth of Louis Salmon of the same vintage; however, it would not be surprising to see it improve considerably with additional time on cork following disgorgement. It is composed of an almost equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and was vinified almost entirely in stainless steel, with full malolactic fermentation.” – Kristaps Karklins (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53422062829933,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/bottle-es-2008-3000_1.jpg?v=1714080980"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-250th-anniversary-cuvee-2018-champagne-france","title":"Billecart Salmon \"250th Anniversary Cuvee\" 2018 (Champagne, France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Domaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1818, Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon founded the house of Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, which now stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated house in Champagne. The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 250th Anniversary Cuvée marks two milestones at once: the house's 200th birthday and the 250th anniversary of American independence — fitting, since the U.S. was one of Billecart's first export markets and remains one of its most important. The Statue of Liberty on the label isn't a gimmick. It's a genuine acknowledgment of a relationship that has lasted as long as the house itself. And this bottling is available exclusively in the U.S. market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is composed of 65% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and 35% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, with all fruit sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Ninety-seven percent of the wine was vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness, and it received a restrained dosage of 4.9 g\/L, allowing the natural sweetness and concentration of the 2018 fruit to provide the wine’s richness. The nose leads with mineral notes of crushed rock, complemented by aromas of toasted sourdough developed during the 63 months the wine spent sur latte. The personality of the 2018 vintage reveals itself through ripe red apple and pear aromas. The palate is where this bottle truly crescendos—rarely have I tasted a wine balanced by such extremes. Mouth-filling richness, possible only through high-quality ripe fruit, is balanced by salinity and laser-sharp acidity. The finish is persistent, with none of these pronounced qualities lingering alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 is one of the most celebrated recent harvests in Champagne — a year of abundant sunshine, exceptional ripeness, and the kind of natural balance that makes a wine both expressive and age-worthy. 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The Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs adds precision, white flower aromatics, and the chalky minerality that anchors the wine. Sixty-three months on the lees builds layers of complexity without sacrificing the freshness that is Billecart-Salmon's signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass: toasted sourdough, crisp red apple, white flowers, lemon zest, and a long, mineral finish. Power and lift at once, with no heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53422180860269,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/billeanniv.png?v=1780941022"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/6-17-billecart-champagne-masterclass-new-releases.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}