Billecart-Salmon Le Reserve Brut Champagne

Billecart‑Salmon Le Réserve is a hallmark of finesse and balance among non-vintage Champagne. With its elegant pear and floral aromas, fine mousse, and satiny texture, it's a versatile, refined cuvée—ideal as an aperitif or meal companion, and consistently praised by sommeliers and Champagne lovers alike.

🧪 Origins & Assemblage

• Founded in 1818, Billecart‑Salmon remains one of the few independent family‑run Champagne houses based in Mareuil‑sur‑Ay.

• The Le Réserve Brut is their signature non‑vintage blend: ≈40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, sourced from top vineyards across the Marne and Montagne de Reims. It relies on roughly 50–60% reserve wines to ensure consistency and complexity.

• Aged on lees for about 36 months in chalk cellars before release.
  

👃 Nose (Aroma)

• Delicate and inviting: pear, apple blossom, and white flower notes open the bouquet, followed by subtle honeyed pastry, light biscuit, and hints of almond skin.

• A touch of red berries, rose-tooth perfume, and citrus zest adds depth.
  

👅 Palate & Texture

• Medium-bodied and satiny, remarkably smooth. The palate offers fresh Asian pear, stone fruit (peach or nectarine), star fruit, and lime peel.

• A gentle toastiness—think brioche or spun honey—balances vibrant acidity.

• A refined minerality underpins the fruit, giving precision and length.
  

🔁 Finish

• Clean, persistent, and mineral-driven, with saline freshness and fine toastiness. The light but long finish emphasizes citrus, soft fruit, and brioche spice.
  

🌟 Highlights at a Glance

"A harmonious Champagne that's satiny in texture, framing flavors of Asian pear, star fruit, pastry and honey with mouthwatering acidity." Wine Spectator 91 Points

"This is a finely balanced non-vintage Brut. It has great swathes of yellow fruit and crisp lime flavor that lend a stylish freshness. Already showing some touches of toast and bottle age, this is a ready-to-drink wine." Wine Enthusiast 91 Points