Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV

With a very long and clean finish it is a marvelous aperitif style. It shows a fine bead and has a mature but fresh nose with aromas of baked bread, ripe pear and spice. The Meunier component has given the wine a forwardness and approachability. The brut reserve contains an unusual high percentage of Pinot Meunier (45%) with 30% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir " I tasted 18 current non vintage cuv‚es of the most famous champagne houses last week blind ? a rare treat ? and Billecart-Salmon Brut R‚serve was the most impressive for me! Jancis Robinson.com