Billecart-Salmon Le Reserve Brut Champagne 3000 ml

The 3-liter Jéroboam amplifies everything that makes the Brut Le Réserve beloved: pristine fruit, creamy mousse, fresh acidity, and refined complexity—all in an impressive celebratory size. A harmonious, refined Champagne that excels as both an elegant aperitif and a meal-long companion.

🍇 Blend & Terroir

• A classic non‑vintage Champagne with a balanced blend of ≈40% Pinot Meunier, ≈30% Pinot Noir, and ≈30% Chardonnay, sourced from top-tier villages throughout Champagne 

🥂 Appearance & Effervescence

• Pale straw-gold in color, with extremely fine, persistent bubbles and a long-lasting mousse 

👃 Aromatic Profile

• Fresh and refined nose: notes of ripe pear, apple blossom, white flowers, cut hay, pastries, and honeyed nuances 

• The texture is satiny—giving a polished impression of white stone and Asian pear alongside starfruit and brioche 

👅 Palate & Texture

• Full-bodied yet lively: offers spotless fruit concentration balanced by cool, mouthwatering acidity.

• Flavors include creamy pear, peach, tropical fruits, citrus peel (lime), spun honey, brioche, and subtle toastiness 

🍂 Finish

• Clean, long, and mineral-driven, leaving a saline impression and toasty brilliance 

🏅 Accolades & Cellar Notes

• Wine Spectator: 91 pts – satiny texture, Asian pear, star fruit, honey, plus crisp acidity

• Wine Enthusiast: 91 pts – fresh fruit and toast with tight texture .

• Decanter: Highlights apple blossom, ripe pear, refined mousse, and cellar-readiness 

🌟 House Heritage

• Founded in 1818 and still family-run from Mareuil-sur‑Ay, Billecart‑Salmon ages the Brut Réserve for ≈36 months on lees before release 

🍽️ Pairing & Service Suggestions

• Serve chilled (8 °C).

• Ideal aperitif and versatile enough for oysters, seafood, white meats, pork, and mild/soft cheeses.

• Elegant at celebrations, given its 3 L format—perfect for memorable occasions.

✅ Final Thoughts

The 3-liter Jéroboam amplifies everything that makes the Le Réserve beloved: pristine fruit, creamy mousse, fresh acidity, and refined complexity—all in an impressive celebratory size. A harmonious, refined Champagne that excels as both an elegant aperitif and a meal-long companion.

"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