The Billecart-Salmon Le Réserve is a distinguished non-vintage champagne that encapsulates the essence of balance and harmony. The Réserve is a light, fine and balanced champagne. It is a blend comprising 15 vintages and sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region.
Formulation:
The percentages are based on the 2020 vintage.
This champagne is marked by its luminous straw-yellow hue and fine, persistent bubbles. The bouquet is rich with floral notes and fresh fruits, complemented by a hint of biscuit aromas. On the palate, it presents a delightful freshness with clean flavors of crisp apple and crunchy pear, making it an ideal partner for a variety of culinary experiences.
Aroma: Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear, with touches of roasted hazelnuts and almond croissants.
Taste: Fresh and vibrant with flavors of yellow fruits, crisp lime, and a subtle touch of toast, showcasing a well-structured profile.
Finish: Clean and refreshing with a salty element, leaving a lasting impression of depth and elegance.
93 James Suckling Lovely aromas of raspberries, gingerbread, toast and honey on the nose. I like the generosity and concentration of flavor on the palate, with a medium body and soft, creamy bubbles. Long finish. 43% meunier, 29% chardonnay and 28% pinot noir, with over 50% reserve wines. Blend of 15 vintages, with percentages based on the 2020 vintage, back to 2006. Delicious now.
91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Based 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.
91 Wine Spectator An elegant Champagne that glides across the palate on its satiny mousse, integrating a chalky underpinning and pleasing range of white cherry, grainy pear, toasted almond, vanilla wafer, and pretty verbena and ginger aromatics. Fresh and focused through the lacy finish. Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged spring 2024.
