Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Le Reserve NV

- Notizen des Weinguts, Florent NYS, Önologe und Kellerchef des Champagnerhauses Billecart-Salmon:
Auge: „Diese Cuvée mit zartgoldenen Reflexen hebt sich durch die feinen, langsam aufsteigenden Bläschen und den reichlichen und langanhaltenden Schaum ab.“
Nase: „Reife mit blumiger Frische, die Aromen von frischen Früchten und reifer Birne aussendet.“
Mund: „Klarer, präziser Auftakt, gefolgt von einer strahlenden Frische. Ein reichhaltiges Bouquet, das dem Reifeprozess in den traditionellen Kellerräumen zu verdanken ist.“
Verkostung: „Der ideale Begleiter bei jedem Anlass und die perfekte Wahl für den Aperitif. Er passt sowohl zu einfachen als auch zu besonders raffinierten Gerichten.“

- VINOUS, Antonio Galloni, Champagne Spring Preview (05/2026): „The 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. 2026-2032.“

- 95 Punkte DECANTER, Michael Edwards: "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."

- 92 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK (11/2023): “The most recent release of the NV Champagne Brut is based on the 2019 vintage and takes this cuvée to new heights, bringing down the dosage to 3 grams per liter dosage, while simultaneously significantly increasing the amount of reserve wine which comprises 62% of the blend, with 8% barrel aging. It retains the classic varietal blend of 40% Meunier and 30% each Pinot and Chardonnay. In the glass, it’s very precise while also retaining a lot of the immediate appeal this cuvée has always achieved, but it now has markedly improved in overall quality. On opening, it’s floral and expressive, with a touch of fresh tropical fruit of mango, cherry blossom, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, with juicy fruit upfront, it takes on the most focus and soars across the finish with crunchy salinity. I love the direction they have taken with this wine, which is more focused and linear. Drink 2024-2036."

- 92 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "This has impressive ripe stone fruits on the nose with peaches, mangoes, melon and cherries. Really upbeat and attractive purity. The palate follows the same thread of fruit characters with a clever balance of flesh and crunch, a bright finish and good balance. Drink now. A blend of roughly equal thirds of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier."

- 91 Punkte, VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (11/2023): „The NV Brut Réserve is a tasty, non-vintage Champagne. Orchard fruit, lime, white flowers and white pepper. Silky, creamy and exceptionally polished, the Brut Reserve is a total charmer. All the elements are so well balanced. This realease is based on 2019. The Dosage is 6,1 grams per liter.  Disgorged: 4th quarter 2022 Drinking Window: 2023-2029“

- 91 Punkte MEININGERS SOMMELIER (Ausgabe 4/2023): „dezent speckig-laktisch, Salzzitrone, helle Kräuterwürze; vordergründige Säure und Salinität, bleibt hinten etwas gerbig aber nicht bitter stehen, macht Appetit“

- 91 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, Alison Napjus: "A 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."