Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV

Billecart-Salmon's 2019-based Brut R?serve continues the impressive rebirth of this cuv?e, showing more focus, length and sapidity than previous versions. The dosage has dropped to 3g/L (from 9g/L in 2016), but the delicious nut oil and brown bread reserve wine depth props up roasted lime and apricot fruit. One to watch. 40% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. 92, Tom Hewson, Decanter. 

The Brut R?serve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. It is made up of a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier from three different years and sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region. With reflections of straw yellow, this cuv?e is recognisable by the finesse of its slowly rising bubbles and its persistent and plentiful mousse. A full and precise flavour followed by a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuv?e in the House?s traditional cellars. There is a maturity with a touch of floral freshness for this cuv?e, which expresses aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pears.