NV H. Billiot Fils Grand Cru Brut 'Réserve'

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay; farmed organically (uncertified) on 50+ year old vines in Ambonnay Grand Cru. Half of the blend comes from the 2021 vintage, with the remainder from 2019 and 2020.  Fermented and aged in stainless steel with no malolactic. Aged 36 months on the lees. Dosage is 8.6g/L. Only 500 cases were imported. 

Laetitia Billiot is the fourth generation to estate bottle Champagnes at this domaine in the Grand Cru Village of Ambonnay. 

92 points, Wine Spectator. "The firm, focusing spine of acidity is enmeshed with a lovely satinlike texture as this carries notes of baked white cherry and black plum fruit, grilled macadamia nut, white blossoms and candied ginger. Long and minerally on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases imported."

91 points, James Suckling. "This balanced and gently yeasty Champagne has aromas of bread crust, smoked tea and wild berries. The bubbles are creamy on the palate. Dry feel. 75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay from Ambonnay. Disgorged July 2024. 8.5 g/L dosage. Drink now."

91 points, Jeb Dunnuck. "Bright yellow/silver, the NV Champagne Grand Cru Reserve Brut is 75% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay fermented and aged in stainless steel. Very well-detailed on the nose, with pure notes of pomegranate, red berries, fresh flowers, brioche, and grapefruit, it moves seamlessly to the palate, which is inviting and pure, with a clean, chalky finish. Juicy and fruity in this vintage, it has a lot to offer over the next 6-7 years."