Chrystal Shanahan

10

So light and crisp! The perfect amount of bubbles and a perfectly balanced semi-dry flavor. Would definitely recommend and buy again! — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

If you read my posts, it's no secret I really enjoy their Rosé Champagne. Always consistently great and delicious. On the nose; spring florals, sea spray, chalky minerals, tangerine, black cherry, raspberry, watermelon & strawberries. On the palate; tangerine, black cherry, raspberry, watermelon & strawberries, saline, beautiful sticky palate chalkiness, pink roses, baguette, amazing minerality, finish and acidity. Photos of; their house, vineyard and cellar. Producer history and notes...Bilecart was founded in 1818, by husband and wife Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. For nearly two hundred years, the Billecart family has been making exceptional champagne. Today the House remains independent and is run by the family’s seventh generation under François Roland-Billecart. The Billecart-Salmon House covers around 50 hectares, and gets its grapes from a total of 170 hectares of land. Meaning...they also have a number of great relationships with grape growers. At the foot of the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ hill, the Billecart-Salmon family cultivates one hectare of Pinot Noir on a single, enclosed parcel; the Clos Saint Hilaire. Billecart uses modern and innovative technology to constantly improve the quality of its champagne. From the Côte des Blancs to the Reims Mountain and the right bank of the Marne River are some of the greatest sites for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. These grapes/sites are all used to make beautiful Billecart champagnes.

— 8 years ago

Jessica Rice

9.0

Very delicious! Perfect amount of dryness and sweetness — 6 years ago

with Matt

Michael Schamis

9.2

A beautiful, soft fruit-forward red. Round notes of black and red fruits backed by nice acidity, notes of earth and soft drying tannins. A wonderful pairing with beef stew. — 8 years ago

with Kati

Adam Baker

9.0

Good southern French Pinot. Bright red fruit, cherry, hint of spice on finish; label also says black currant and hint of vanilla. Good wine for under $20. — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.8

In 775 the Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne, bequeathed his ownership of the Hill of Corton to the Abbey of Saint-Andoche de Saulieu. Corton-Charlemagne is the only grand cru in Cote d'Or that faces west. Since 2008, when Romanée-Conti’s cuvée Duvault-Blochet changed to include 1er crus, Bonneau du Martray has been the only domaine in Burgundy to produce only grand cru.
Opening with a perfumed and mouthwatering toasted sesame oil note that when you prompt yourself to think about what crushed rocks smell like, it instantly changes to it. Mindblown... Next up, imagine the combination of lime oil, juicy peach, and tangerine peel, and then imagine the ‘cream of’ that blend. Lastly, juxtapose that against the racy, minerality-filled finish, that’s really long on energy and focus. It could make a case for the most complex wine I’ve ever tasted, but certainly, Bonneau du Martray’s 2006 Corton-Charlemagne is the best white wine I’ve ever tasted. — 8 years ago

Christina Legendre

9.1

First brewing for this abbey of St Wandrille in the north east of France, very nice soft beer with a beautiful ginger "ambrée" colour. — 9 years ago

Jeff Oconnor

9.0

A refreshing surprise with a balance of crisp flavor. — 10 years ago