Champagne
Champagne, the epitome of elegance and celebration, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sparkling wines. As one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, Champagne has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs with its exceptional quality, refined craftsmanship, and iconic vineyards.
Historically, Champagne has been dominated by some world-acclaimed Champagne House, which source grapes and harvest from Champagne growers. These famous Grandes Marques include Louis Roederer (Cristal), Dom Pérignon, Krug, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Bollinger, all of them are revered for their notable names that display unrivalled winemaking prestige and pedigree.
In the recent decade, the emerging Grower Champagne trend in Champagne is shaking up the industry by challenging the dominance of the big Champagne houses. These small-scale producers, also known as "Récoltant-Manipulant" or RM, grow their own grapes and produce their own Champagne, showcasing the unique terroir and character of their vineyards. Jacques Selosse, Ulysse Collin, and Champagne Vilmart & Cie are among the most prominent names in this trend, producing some truly artisanal and terroir-driven Champagnes.
Champagne is primarily made from three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes are carefully selected and blended to create a harmonious and complex flavour profile. Chardonnay contributes elegance, freshness, and finesse, while Pinot Noir adds structure, depth, and fruitiness. Pinot Meunier brings a touch of roundness and vibrancy to the blend.
The region of Champagne is divided into several distinct sub-regions, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Each sub-region has its unique terroir, characterized by variations in soil composition and microclimates, which influence the style and character of the wines produced.
Champagne offers various styles, from non-vintage blends to vintage cuvées and prestigious prestige cuvées. While Non-vintage Champagnes typically epitomise the house style, the vintage Champagnes are made from grapes harvested in one particular year (top vintages such as 1996, 2002, 2008 etc), in which these wines showcase the unique characteristics of the specific vintage.
The prestige cuvées, often the flagship wines of the renowned Champagne houses, are the pinnacle of excellence. These exceptional Champagnes are created using the finest grapes, the most meticulous winemaking techniques and often benefit from extended ageing to achieve unparalleled complexity and finesse.
Champagne is synonymous with celebration, elegance, and luxury. Its effervescent charm and timeless appeal have made it the drink of choice for countless special occasions and memorable moments. With its rich history, iconic vineyards, and unrivalled quality, Champagne continues to captivate wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
Champagne
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(6x150cl) 2016Benoit Dehu La Rue des Noyers Extra Brut 2016 embodies the pinnacle of Champagne craftsmanship. Produced in the esteemed Côte des Blancs region, this vintage showcases meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes from biodynamically managed vineyards. Benoit Dehu, a respected maison with decades of heritage, employs traditional méthode champenoise to ensure unparalleled finesse. The wine undergoes an extended aging process on lees, enhancing its complexity and texture. La Rue des Noyers Extra Brut 2016 presents a delicate balance of minerality and vibrant acidity, complemented by nuanced notes of citrus, white flowers, and toasted brioche. Its elegant mousse and persistent finish make it an exquisite choice for discerning connoisseurs. Committed to sustainable viticulture and artisanal techniques, Benoit Dehu delivers a Champagne that reflects both terroir and passion. Perfect for celebratory moments or as a refined addition to any fine wine collection, this Extra Brut exemplifies sophistication and timeless elegance.
Inc. TAX€1,341.65 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The NV Brut Réserve is the foundational wine at Bérêche, and the latest release is based on the 2022 vintage, incorporating a 40% perpetual reserve component, uniting the freshness of the northern slopes and the maturity of the hot, dry vintage. Fruit for this wine comes from vineyard sites across the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de Marne, and the Champagne was disgorged in October 2024 with six grams per liter dosage. Bursting from the glass with aromas of nectarine, orange zest and brioche, it's medium- to full-bodied and ample, with considerable density, underpinned by racy acidity and concluding with a chalky finish. The Brut Réserve has seen the most refinements in recent years as it no longer incorporates tailles and now features Chardonnay from Trépail; technically, this means that the pH is lower and the acidity is higher. It’s one of the most reliable entry-level NV bottlings on the market.Inc. TAX€391.22 -
(1x150cl) 2013```htmlThe Bereche et Fils Beaux Regards 2013 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. Produced in the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation, this vintage benefits from Bereche et Fils’ longstanding heritage and meticulous craftsmanship. The estate, managed by the Bereche family for generations, selects only the finest Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from their premier terroirs. Hand-harvested under optimal conditions, the grapes undergo a delicate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve their vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, allowing it to develop complex layers of flavours and a refined structure. The 2013 harvest, marked by a perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall, resulted in a Beaux Regards that boasts rich notes of black cherry, plum, and subtle spice, harmoniously integrated with elegant tannins. Ideal for aging, Bereche et Fils Beaux Regards 2013 is a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and depth.
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
The 2015 Extra-Brut Une Champagne is a blend of all the 1er and Grand Crus in the cellar. It's a step up from the debut 2014. Explosive in the glass, the 2015 possesses tremendous textural richness from start to finish. Orchard fruit, slate, chalk, mint, white flowers and a kiss of toasty brioche saturate the palate. Blending is such a central part of the identity of Champagne. Bérêche's Extra-Brut Une Champagne makes that point loud and clear.Inc. TAX€1,235.77 -
Revel in the exquisite taste of Bereche et Fils Grand Cru Cramant 2016, a distinguished Champagne that embodies the marvellous pedigree of its native Côte des Blancs vineyards in France. This luxurious creation from the celebrated house of Bereche et Fils masterfully encapsulates their centuries-old winemaking wisdom. A unique blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot noir, the 2016 vintage underwent a traditional vinification in oak barrels, an exquisite instance where meticulous craftsmanship meets prime ingredients.
Noteworthy for its tantalising complexity, this golden elixir presents a symphony of rich flavours, marrying floral notes with hints of citrus and brioche, punctuated by an enviable minerality. Its persistent finish is an affirmation of the divine quality one can anticipate from Bereche et Fils Grand Cru Cramant 2016. A manifestation of the grandeur of French terroir, this sparkling wine is a consummate choice for connoisseurs seeking the true essence of Champagne.
Inc. TAX€1,109.77 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The NV Brut Reflet d'Antan (base 2020), the flagship Bérêche Champagne, is magnificent. Baked apple tart, chamomile, dried flowers, mint and tangerine peel are some of the many notes that inform this complex, wonderfully dynamic Champagne. Time in the glass brings out the wine's precision and mineral-drenched intensity while silky contours shape the nuanced, persistent finish. Reflet d'Antan is a tiny, five-barrel blend of just reserve wines, blended and aged in wood for two years. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2025.Inc. TAX€691.92 -
(6x75cl) NVVinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The NV Brut Reflet d'Antan (base 2020), the flagship Bérêche Champagne, is magnificent. Baked apple tart, chamomile, dried flowers, mint and tangerine peel are some of the many notes that inform this complex, wonderfully dynamic Champagne. Time in the glass brings out the wine's precision and mineral-drenched intensity while silky contours shape the nuanced, persistent finish. Reflet d'Antan is a tiny, five-barrel blend of just reserve wines, blended and aged in wood for two years. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2025.Inc. TAX€2,265.58 -
Vinous (95)
The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021.Inc. TAX€302.76 -
Inc. TAX€720.97 -
James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."Inc. TAX€143.02 -
James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."Inc. TAX€476.42 -
James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."Inc. TAX€273.01 -
Decanter (97)
A blend of 65% Pinot Noir consisting of Premier and Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne and 35% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. Significantly, this has nine years ageing on its lees (longer than some Prestige Cuvees), the 2008 was first released onto the global market back in March 2019. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4g/l, this is a highly expressive, confident and convincing interpretation of the vintage. Right now, it is youthfully sharp and focused with fine salinity, depth, acidity and balance, and as such is already extremely approachable. The flavour spectrum encompasses toast, oyster shell, citrus, cream and a flinty, mineral depth. There’s supreme balance and elegance here, combined with a hidden underlying power that will continue to emerge and broaden with time. The finish is dry and long.Inc. TAX€616.82 -
Decanter (97)
A blend of 65% Pinot Noir consisting of Premier and Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne and 35% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. Significantly, this has nine years ageing on its lees (longer than some Prestige Cuvees), the 2008 was first released onto the global market back in March 2019. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4g/l, this is a highly expressive, confident and convincing interpretation of the vintage. Right now, it is youthfully sharp and focused with fine salinity, depth, acidity and balance, and as such is already extremely approachable. The flavour spectrum encompasses toast, oyster shell, citrus, cream and a flinty, mineral depth. There’s supreme balance and elegance here, combined with a hidden underlying power that will continue to emerge and broaden with time. The finish is dry and long.Inc. TAX€643.22 -
Halliday Wine Companion (96)
Comprises 40/33/27% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier, 73% grands and premiers crus. The low dosage of 2g/l and the warm vintage allow the fruit-based flavours free rein - white peach, Granny Smith apple and nectarine. The finish and aftertaste remain fresh and long. A house in grand form.Inc. TAX€536.42 -
Wine Spectator (94)
A vibrant Champagne, finely balanced and lacy in texture, serving as an elegant canvas for layered flavors of yellow peach, chopped almond, cherry, toast point and preserved lemon. Minerally smoke, chalk and spice notes play on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged November 2021. Drink now through 2030.Inc. TAX€411.22 -
Inc. TAX€478.82 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The NV Brut Le Blancs de Blancs is a powerful, resonant Champagne. This is far from an easygoing Blanc de Blancs. Baked pear, tangerine oil, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flowers stain the palate. Readers will find a very serious NV Blanc de Blancs, a wine that is very much intended for the dinner table. Billecart's Le Blancs de Blancs will challenge plenty of more "prestigious" wines. This edition includes reserve wines back to 2006, which no doubt contributes to its complexity. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2024.Inc. TAX€279.01 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The NV Brut Le Blancs de Blancs is a powerful, resonant Champagne. This is far from an easygoing Blanc de Blancs. Baked pear, tangerine oil, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flowers stain the palate. Readers will find a very serious NV Blanc de Blancs, a wine that is very much intended for the dinner table. Billecart's Le Blancs de Blancs will challenge plenty of more "prestigious" wines. This edition includes reserve wines back to 2006, which no doubt contributes to its complexity. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2024.Inc. TAX€456.02 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.Inc. TAX€356.93 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.Inc. TAX€432.02 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.Inc. TAX€320.42 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.Inc. TAX€417.22 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.Inc. TAX€573.62 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.Inc. TAX€409.22 -
Vinous (94+)
The 2006 Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is powerful, intense and also classically austere in its make up. Crushed flowers, mint, red berries and cranberries are all finely sketched. The 2006 finishes with striking mineral-driven precision, and while it doesn’t have the opulence or exuberance of the 2002, it is still a very pretty and appealing Champagne. The Elisabeth Salmon is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, with about 8% still Pinot Noir. Dosage is 6 grams per liter.Inc. TAX€1,391.77 -
Vinous (96)
The 2007 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is even better than the last time I tasted it. A total pleasure bomb, the 2007 drinks well right out of the gate. Soft curves push a core of sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and cinnamon into the foreground. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off the 2007. Why wait? The 2007 is so alluring today.Inc. TAX€1,996.38 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.Inc. TAX€551.52 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.Inc. TAX€1,307.77 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.Inc. TAX€1,253.77
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(6x150cl) 2016
Benoit Dehu La Rue des Noyers Extra Brut 2016 embodies the pinnacle of Champagne craftsmanship. Produced in the esteemed Côte des Blancs region, this vintage showcases meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes from biodynamically managed vineyards. Benoit Dehu, a respected maison with decades of heritage, employs traditional méthode champenoise to ensure unparalleled finesse. The wine undergoes an extended aging process on lees, enhancing its complexity and texture. La Rue des Noyers Extra Brut 2016 presents a delicate balance of minerality and vibrant acidity, complemented by nuanced notes of citrus, white flowers, and toasted brioche. Its elegant mousse and persistent finish make it an exquisite choice for discerning connoisseurs. Committed to sustainable viticulture and artisanal techniques, Benoit Dehu delivers a Champagne that reflects both terroir and passion. Perfect for celebratory moments or as a refined addition to any fine wine collection, this Extra Brut exemplifies sophistication and timeless elegance.
In Bond€1,080.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The NV Brut Réserve is the foundational wine at Bérêche, and the latest release is based on the 2022 vintage, incorporating a 40% perpetual reserve component, uniting the freshness of the northern slopes and the maturity of the hot, dry vintage. Fruit for this wine comes from vineyard sites across the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de Marne, and the Champagne was disgorged in October 2024 with six grams per liter dosage. Bursting from the glass with aromas of nectarine, orange zest and brioche, it's medium- to full-bodied and ample, with considerable density, underpinned by racy acidity and concluding with a chalky finish. The Brut Réserve has seen the most refinements in recent years as it no longer incorporates tailles and now features Chardonnay from Trépail; technically, this means that the pH is lower and the acidity is higher. It’s one of the most reliable entry-level NV bottlings on the market.In Bond€307.00 -
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The Bereche et Fils Beaux Regards 2013 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. Produced in the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation, this vintage benefits from Bereche et Fils’ longstanding heritage and meticulous craftsmanship. The estate, managed by the Bereche family for generations, selects only the finest Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from their premier terroirs. Hand-harvested under optimal conditions, the grapes undergo a delicate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve their vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, allowing it to develop complex layers of flavours and a refined structure. The 2013 harvest, marked by a perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall, resulted in a Beaux Regards that boasts rich notes of black cherry, plum, and subtle spice, harmoniously integrated with elegant tannins. Ideal for aging, Bereche et Fils Beaux Regards 2013 is a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and depth.
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
The 2015 Extra-Brut Une Champagne is a blend of all the 1er and Grand Crus in the cellar. It's a step up from the debut 2014. Explosive in the glass, the 2015 possesses tremendous textural richness from start to finish. Orchard fruit, slate, chalk, mint, white flowers and a kiss of toasty brioche saturate the palate. Blending is such a central part of the identity of Champagne. Bérêche's Extra-Brut Une Champagne makes that point loud and clear.In Bond€1,010.00 -
Revel in the exquisite taste of Bereche et Fils Grand Cru Cramant 2016, a distinguished Champagne that embodies the marvellous pedigree of its native Côte des Blancs vineyards in France. This luxurious creation from the celebrated house of Bereche et Fils masterfully encapsulates their centuries-old winemaking wisdom. A unique blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot noir, the 2016 vintage underwent a traditional vinification in oak barrels, an exquisite instance where meticulous craftsmanship meets prime ingredients.
Noteworthy for its tantalising complexity, this golden elixir presents a symphony of rich flavours, marrying floral notes with hints of citrus and brioche, punctuated by an enviable minerality. Its persistent finish is an affirmation of the divine quality one can anticipate from Bereche et Fils Grand Cru Cramant 2016. A manifestation of the grandeur of French terroir, this sparkling wine is a consummate choice for connoisseurs seeking the true essence of Champagne.
In Bond€905.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The NV Brut Reflet d'Antan (base 2020), the flagship Bérêche Champagne, is magnificent. Baked apple tart, chamomile, dried flowers, mint and tangerine peel are some of the many notes that inform this complex, wonderfully dynamic Champagne. Time in the glass brings out the wine's precision and mineral-drenched intensity while silky contours shape the nuanced, persistent finish. Reflet d'Antan is a tiny, five-barrel blend of just reserve wines, blended and aged in wood for two years. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2025.In Bond€570.00 -
(6x75cl) NV
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The NV Brut Reflet d'Antan (base 2020), the flagship Bérêche Champagne, is magnificent. Baked apple tart, chamomile, dried flowers, mint and tangerine peel are some of the many notes that inform this complex, wonderfully dynamic Champagne. Time in the glass brings out the wine's precision and mineral-drenched intensity while silky contours shape the nuanced, persistent finish. Reflet d'Antan is a tiny, five-barrel blend of just reserve wines, blended and aged in wood for two years. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2025.In Bond€1,865.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021.In Bond€249.00 -
In Bond€581.00
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James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."In Bond€116.00 -
James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."In Bond€378.00 -
James Suckling (94)
"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold."In Bond€218.00 -
Decanter (97)
A blend of 65% Pinot Noir consisting of Premier and Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne and 35% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. Significantly, this has nine years ageing on its lees (longer than some Prestige Cuvees), the 2008 was first released onto the global market back in March 2019. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4g/l, this is a highly expressive, confident and convincing interpretation of the vintage. Right now, it is youthfully sharp and focused with fine salinity, depth, acidity and balance, and as such is already extremely approachable. The flavour spectrum encompasses toast, oyster shell, citrus, cream and a flinty, mineral depth. There’s supreme balance and elegance here, combined with a hidden underlying power that will continue to emerge and broaden with time. The finish is dry and long.In Bond€495.00 -
Decanter (97)
A blend of 65% Pinot Noir consisting of Premier and Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne and 35% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. Significantly, this has nine years ageing on its lees (longer than some Prestige Cuvees), the 2008 was first released onto the global market back in March 2019. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4g/l, this is a highly expressive, confident and convincing interpretation of the vintage. Right now, it is youthfully sharp and focused with fine salinity, depth, acidity and balance, and as such is already extremely approachable. The flavour spectrum encompasses toast, oyster shell, citrus, cream and a flinty, mineral depth. There’s supreme balance and elegance here, combined with a hidden underlying power that will continue to emerge and broaden with time. The finish is dry and long.In Bond€517.00 -
Halliday Wine Companion (96)
Comprises 40/33/27% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier, 73% grands and premiers crus. The low dosage of 2g/l and the warm vintage allow the fruit-based flavours free rein - white peach, Granny Smith apple and nectarine. The finish and aftertaste remain fresh and long. A house in grand form.In Bond€428.00 -
Wine Spectator (94)
A vibrant Champagne, finely balanced and lacy in texture, serving as an elegant canvas for layered flavors of yellow peach, chopped almond, cherry, toast point and preserved lemon. Minerally smoke, chalk and spice notes play on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged November 2021. Drink now through 2030.In Bond€330.00 -
In Bond€380.00
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The NV Brut Le Blancs de Blancs is a powerful, resonant Champagne. This is far from an easygoing Blanc de Blancs. Baked pear, tangerine oil, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flowers stain the palate. Readers will find a very serious NV Blanc de Blancs, a wine that is very much intended for the dinner table. Billecart's Le Blancs de Blancs will challenge plenty of more "prestigious" wines. This edition includes reserve wines back to 2006, which no doubt contributes to its complexity. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2024.In Bond€223.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The NV Brut Le Blancs de Blancs is a powerful, resonant Champagne. This is far from an easygoing Blanc de Blancs. Baked pear, tangerine oil, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flowers stain the palate. Readers will find a very serious NV Blanc de Blancs, a wine that is very much intended for the dinner table. Billecart's Le Blancs de Blancs will challenge plenty of more "prestigious" wines. This edition includes reserve wines back to 2006, which no doubt contributes to its complexity. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2024.In Bond€361.00 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.In Bond€285.00 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.In Bond€341.00 -
Decanter (95)
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.In Bond€248.00 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.In Bond€335.00 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.In Bond€459.00 -
James Suckling (93)
Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now.In Bond€322.00 -
Vinous (94+)
The 2006 Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is powerful, intense and also classically austere in its make up. Crushed flowers, mint, red berries and cranberries are all finely sketched. The 2006 finishes with striking mineral-driven precision, and while it doesn’t have the opulence or exuberance of the 2002, it is still a very pretty and appealing Champagne. The Elisabeth Salmon is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, with about 8% still Pinot Noir. Dosage is 6 grams per liter.In Bond€1,140.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2007 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is even better than the last time I tasted it. A total pleasure bomb, the 2007 drinks well right out of the gate. Soft curves push a core of sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and cinnamon into the foreground. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off the 2007. Why wait? The 2007 is so alluring today.In Bond€1,645.00 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.In Bond€453.00 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.In Bond€1,070.00 -
Matthew Jukes (19+)
Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine.In Bond€1,025.00
