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Henri Billiot Fils "Cuvee Laetitia" Brut Grand Cru Brut Champagne NV
94+
Our Score
(1/2018) This wonderfully unique and significant bottling hails entirely from the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims - known for its powerful fruit. Scarcely have we experienced as ripe and supple of a Champagne, the mindbender here being that the cuvee is composed primarily (70%) of wine from a perpetual reserve solera with vintages dating back to 1983. 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Ripeness is the key word in understanding this immediately delicious, but layered experience. Ripe green and red apples are highlighted by laser-like candied lemon, with a strong undercurrent of fine chalkiness all the while. There's a balance of length, power and finesse that goes beyond description. If there can be at once a connoisseur's Champagne that is at the same time a sumptuous, hedonist's Champagne (a category that is painfully fleeting), this is the one. Hard to resist but cellar for complexity, this is shockingly youthful and primary for a wine with so much reserve stock.
(1/2018) This wonderfully unique and significant bottling hails entirely from the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims - known for its powerful fruit. Scarcely have we experienced as ripe and supple of a Champagne, the mindbender here being that the cuvee is composed primarily (70%) of wine from a perpetual reserve solera with vintages dating back to 1983. 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Ripeness is the key word in understanding this immediately delicious, but layered experience. Ripe green and red apples are highlighted by laser-like candied lemon, with a strong undercurrent of fine chalkiness all the while. There's a balance of length, power and finesse that goes beyond description. If there can be at once a connoisseur's Champagne that is at the same time a sumptuous, hedonist's Champagne (a category that is painfully fleeting), this is the one. Hard to resist but cellar for complexity, this is shockingly youthful and primary for a wine with so much reserve stock.
$
8999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Henri Billiot Fils "Cuvee Laetitia" Brut Grand Cru Brut Champagne NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 14 | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Henri Billiot "Brut Reserve" Grand Cru Ambonnay NV
93+
Our Score
(11/2017) A delicious release from Laetitia Billiot, a woman that is kicking serious Champagne butt in her Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, producing less than 4000 cases annually! This wine is dominated by Pinot Noir, with smaller amounts of Chardonnay, and is based on 2014, with some 2012, 2013 and 2015. With no malolactic, 11 grams of residual sugar and a hint of skin contact, this is a generous and delicious sparkling wine with flavors of baked pear and almond butter, and brisk tension. Disgorged February 2017.
(11/2017) A delicious release from Laetitia Billiot, a woman that is kicking serious Champagne butt in her Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, producing less than 4000 cases annually! This wine is dominated by Pinot Noir, with smaller amounts of Chardonnay, and is based on 2014, with some 2012, 2013 and 2015. With no malolactic, 11 grams of residual sugar and a hint of skin contact, this is a generous and delicious sparkling wine with flavors of baked pear and almond butter, and brisk tension. Disgorged February 2017.
$
4599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Henri Billiot "Brut Reserve" Grand Cru Ambonnay NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 17 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 4 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Billecart-Salmon "Brut Reserve" Champagne NV
91
Wine Spectator
(11/15/2016) "This bright Champagne is sleek and mouthwatering, with tightly knit flavors of glazed apricot, biscuit, nectarine and verbena. Clean-cut and lacy on the finish. Drink now through 2018."
(11/15/2016) "This bright Champagne is sleek and mouthwatering, with tightly knit flavors of glazed apricot, biscuit, nectarine and verbena. Clean-cut and lacy on the finish. Drink now through 2018."
Local availability for Billecart-Salmon "Brut Reserve" Champagne NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 15 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 34 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 16 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
