{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-nature-nv","title":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature NV – 94 Points James Suckling | Champagne France","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING! ZERO ADDED SUGAR! 48 MONTHS ON LEES! 50–60% RESERVE WINES! THE EXTRAORDINARY BILLECART-SALMON BRUT NATURE – PURE, PRECISE AND MAGNIFICENTLY COMPLEX CHAMPAGNE FOR JUST $165!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillecart-Salmon Brut Nature NV – Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $165 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW THIS IS SERIOUSLY GREAT CHAMPAGNE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Champagnes made to be rich and generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Champagnes made to be soft, approachable and easy drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are Champagnes that take a completely different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagnes that allow the quality of the fruit, the complexity of the reserve wines and the extraordinary character of the vineyards to speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBILLECART-SALMON BRUT NATURE IS ONE OF THOSE CHAMPAGNES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Champagne's most respected family-owned houses comes an extraordinary expression of purity, freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's what makes this wine so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO ADDED SUGAR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% MEUNIER!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% CHARDONNAY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% PINOT NOIR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50–60% RESERVE WINES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 MONTHS ON LEES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVER 200 YEARS OF CHAMPAGNE HISTORY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST $165 A BOTTLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink crisp green apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon verbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly baked brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a wonderfully long, chalky mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Champagne with remarkable freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully integrated bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an extraordinary combination of richness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO ADDED SUGAR – YET WONDERFULLY GENEROUS AND COMPLEX!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this wine so impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBillecart-Salmon – Over 200 Years of Champagne Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Billecart-Salmon begins in 1818.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, this extraordinary Champagne house has remained in family ownership for more than two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a remarkable achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly in a region where many of the world's most famous Champagne brands are owned by enormous international luxury groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon has maintained its independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its unwavering commitment to quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house has become celebrated for producing Champagnes of extraordinary elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines with beautifully fine bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkable purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its celebrated Brut Rosé to its extraordinary prestige cuvées, Billecart-Salmon has earned its place among Champagne's most respected names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Brut Nature is a particularly fascinating expression of the house's philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is Champagne stripped back to its essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXTRAORDINARY FRUIT!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEAUTIFUL RESERVE WINES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATIENT MATURATION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND ABSOLUTELY NO ADDED SUGAR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrut Nature – Champagne in Its Purest Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow here's the most important detail about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO ADDED SUGAR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut Nature is the driest recognised dosage category in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Champagnes that receive a small addition of sugar after disgorgement to balance the wine, Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature is finished without added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat does not mean the Champagne lacks fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means the natural character of the grapes is allowed to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully defined mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut without added sweetness masking the wine's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is wonderfully pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remarkably expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS CHAMPAGNE FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE TASTE OF GREAT WINE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the remarkable part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its bone-dry style, the wine is not thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it is certainly not lacking in complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of beautifully ripe fruit, extensive reserve wines and extended lees ageing gives it wonderful texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO ADDED SUGAR – MAXIMUM EXPRESSION OF CHAMPAGNE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e40% Meunier – The Secret to Its Generous Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most 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Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause without added sugar, the wine relies entirely on the quality of its fruit and maturation for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% MEUNIER – BEAUTIFUL FRUIT GENEROSITY WITHOUT ADDED SWEETNESS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30% Chardonnay – Extraordinary Freshness and Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next component is Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% CHARDONNAY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay brings elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully defined mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd chalky precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides the structure and vibrancy that make this Champagne so refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Chardonnay also contributes remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples retain their freshness while developing additional complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Brut Nature, Chardonnay is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it helps maintain the wine's tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its extraordinary length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ELEGANCE OF CHARDONNAY – WITH BEAUTIFUL MINERAL PRECISION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30% Pinot Noir – Structure and Depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final component is Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% PINOT NOIR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir contributes structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd additional palate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives the Champagne a wonderful sense of substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle orchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate red-fruit nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a beautifully integrated texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir comes from vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are among Champagne's most respected Pinot Noir-growing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with Chardonnay and Meunier, it creates a magnificent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% MEUNIER! 30% CHARDONNAY! 30% PINOT NOIR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHREE GREAT CHAMPAGNE GRAPES – ONE EXTRAORDINARY BRUT NATURE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e50–60% Reserve Wines – Extraordinary Complexity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow here's another detail that makes this Champagne particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50–60% RESERVE WINES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an impressive proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are wines retained from previous harvests and carefully blended into future releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey allow the winemaker to introduce additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying entirely on the most recent harvest, Billecart-Salmon draws upon a carefully maintained collection of older wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Champagne with wonderful layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh citrus from younger fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe orchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautifully developed savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015-base release reviewed by James Suckling incorporated wines from ten harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it demonstrates the extraordinary blending skill involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUP TO 60% RESERVE WINES – THE COMPLEXITY OF MULTIPLE HARVESTS IN EVERY GLASS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e48 Months on Lees – Four Years of Patient Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow here's where things become even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 MONTHS ON LEES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUR YEARS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the base wines are blended, the Champagne undergoes its second fermentation in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the traditional Champagne method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spends an extended period resting on its lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this maturation, the wine develops extraordinary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd subtle pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles become beautifully integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate gains texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Champagne develops a wonderful creamy quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important in Brut Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause without added sugar, texture and maturity become essential to achieving balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Billecart-Salmon delivers both magnificently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUR YEARS ON LEES – AND THE RESULT IS EXTRAORDINARY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Fermentation – Preserving the Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important part of this wine is the winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon ferments the base wines in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach helps preserve the natural character of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautiful acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than allowing obvious oak flavours to dominate, the focus remains on purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house also uses malolactic fermentation for this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process helps soften the acidity and create a more harmonious palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is particularly useful in a zero-dosage Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the wine needs to retain freshness without becoming excessively sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remarkably refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePURE FRUIT, BEAUTIFUL TEXTURE AND EXTRAORDINARY PRECISION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this score particularly impressive is that the Champagne achieves such richness without any added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING – A MAGNIFICENT ENDORSEMENT OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY BRUT NATURE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 POINTS – WINE ENTHUSIAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent endorsement of Billecart-Salmon's ability to produce Champagne of remarkable precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen Apple, Brioche, Almond Cream and Extraordinary Mineral Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow this is where Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature really comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the Champagne displays a beautiful pale-gold colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles are exceptionally fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the mousse is wonderfully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas are beautifully expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh green apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come the more complex characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon verbena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is wonderful concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully integrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a creamy, refined texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what really distinguishes this Champagne is the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd extraordinarily persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a beautiful tension between the generous fruit and the bone-dry style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine that feels rich and complete without relying on added sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePURE, PRECISE AND EXTRAORDINARILY COMPLEX – WITH THE FINESSE THAT MAKES BILLECART-SALMON SO SPECIAL!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Magnificent Champagne for Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great attractions of Brut Nature Champagne is its remarkable versatility with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence 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score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, there is the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST $165 A BOTTLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves beautifully dry Champagne, serious mineral precision and extraordinary complexity, this is a magnificent discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Champagne with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Champagne with pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a Champagne that demonstrates how extraordinary zero-dosage wines can be when made with exceptional fruit and patient maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS. ZERO ADDED SUGAR. 60% RESERVE WINES. FOUR YEARS ON LEES. 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