Brut Reserve Billecart-Salmon

James Suckling 92 points:

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.

This cuvée with delicate golden reflections stands out for its fine, slowly rising bubbles and its abundant, long-lasting foam. Ripe with a floral freshness that exudes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pear. Clear, precise attack, followed by a radiant freshness. A rich bouquet that is the result of the aging process in the traditional cellars. The ideal companion for any occasion and the perfect choice for an aperitif. It goes well with both simple and particularly refined dishes.

Serving temperature: 8 °

30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne
30% Chardonnay from various wine-growing regions of the Marne
40% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay