N.V. Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Gr Cru

Antonio Galloni:

The NV Blanc de Blancs (from vineyards in the Cote des Blancs) emerges with firm, chalky notes that frame a highly individualistic expression of Chardonnay. The wine possesses striking depth and clarity, along with a graceful, elegant finish. This is another very strong effort from Billecart-Salmon. This is Lot. L 558 909 24609A. Drink 2009-2017. 90 points

Jancis Robinson:

This is one of those champagnes that is really joyful, happy and upbeat, with real vivaciousness yet quite a bit of serious undertow too. The all-Chardonnay blend has obviously spent quite a time on tirage (hence the price, I assume), developing lots of rather Dom Pérignon-like yeast autolysis racy depth apparent on the nose. It manages that trick of having quite enough elegance and acidity to refresh (no need to drink this champagne, unlike many other fuller-bodied examples, with food) but not a hint of greenness or tartness. Bravo, Billecart-Salmon.