Bob McDonald
Starter at the Downs Club Magnum dinner on Wednesday night. No detailed notes. Very easy to drink - not austere at all. Sweetish palate (high dosage?) but finishes dry. A crowd pleaser.
Starter at the Downs Club Magnum dinner on Wednesday night. No detailed notes. Very easy to drink - not austere at all. Sweetish palate (high dosage?) but finishes dry. A crowd pleaser.
8.8Sipping Fine Wine
Billecart is always something special, tried a new batch. Pale lemon yellow, fine bubbles, nice mousse with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus scents. On the palate flavors of ripe stone fruits with chalky mineral tones and noted presence of Pinot Noir with slight berry notes. The long finish was well balanced showing a smoky mineral character. This N.V. is blended using 50% of its reserve wine. Very Nice, Enjoy!!
Billecart is always something special, tried a new batch. Pale lemon yellow, fine bubbles, nice mousse with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus scents. On the palate flavors of ripe stone fruits with chalky mineral tones and noted presence of Pinot Noir with slight berry notes. The long finish was well balanced showing a smoky mineral character. This N.V. is blended using 50% of its reserve wine. Very Nice, Enjoy!!
9.1David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Delicious after our first hot day. Need to buy more half bottles of their n/v Blanc. Not sure where Delectable’s source for this cuvée is at $46. I paid just under $30 for a 375ml. Beautiful mouthfeel/mousse. Sour lemons w/ hints of meringue, lime zest- candy, kiwi, pear, white peach/nectarine, understated notes of pineapple juice, beautiful, soft grey volcanics, edgy, soft chalkiness, yeast, soft, melted, salted caramel, white spice, sea spray, cream, spring flowers, jasmine, some yellow & white lilies excellent soft acidity with a smartly polished & well balanced finish lasting minutes.
Delicious after our first hot day. Need to buy more half bottles of their n/v Blanc. Not sure where Delectable’s source for this cuvée is at $46. I paid just under $30 for a 375ml. Beautiful mouthfeel/mousse. Sour lemons w/ hints of meringue, lime zest- candy, kiwi, pear, white peach/nectarine, understated notes of pineapple juice, beautiful, soft grey volcanics, edgy, soft chalkiness, yeast, soft, melted, salted caramel, white spice, sea spray, cream, spring flowers, jasmine, some yellow & white lilies excellent soft acidity with a smartly polished & well balanced finish lasting minutes.
9.2Jay Kline
Billcart-Salmon’s NV Rosé is a benchmark as far as NV Rosé is concerned. The Brut Reserve, while a fine enough Champagne, is less memorable. Delicate best describes it. Tiny bubbles that dissipate quickly. The nose is fairy muted. Granny Smith and rhubarb on the palate. The finish is short. No disgorgement data.
Billcart-Salmon’s NV Rosé is a benchmark as far as NV Rosé is concerned. The Brut Reserve, while a fine enough Champagne, is less memorable. Delicate best describes it. Tiny bubbles that dissipate quickly. The nose is fairy muted. Granny Smith and rhubarb on the palate. The finish is short. No disgorgement data.
8.8David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Happy Birthday James!!! The is a nice even tug of war between reductive & oxidative. Right in my Blanc wheelhouse.
Happy Birthday James!!! The is a nice even tug of war between reductive & oxidative. Right in my Blanc wheelhouse.
9.2John Willison
Subtle fruit, yeasty, minerality...smooth.
Subtle fruit, yeasty, minerality...smooth.
9.1John Willison
Myer lemon, unripe mango, bread, honeyed chamomile, yeast.
Myer lemon, unripe mango, bread, honeyed chamomile, yeast.
9.0John Willison
Loads of yeast, pears, white flowers, balance of acidity and fruit.
Loads of yeast, pears, white flowers, balance of acidity and fruit.
9.0Tracy Hall
Great sipping and paired with the tombo tuna dish.
Great sipping and paired with the tombo tuna dish.
9.2Shengli Hu
Crisp and refreshing with notes of citrus, green apple, white pear, and slight toast.
Crisp and refreshing with notes of citrus, green apple, white pear, and slight toast.
8.8Location
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