Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberry, apple, strawberry, peach, lemon curd, toasted brioche, almond, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Delicious. Drink now through 2042. Disgorged October of 2022. — 22 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Excellent as usual. Minerals, herbs, crisp acidity. Elisabeth Foradori’s genius. Drank in Leipzig, Germany. Usually in San Francisco, USA where we live. — 2 years ago

Allison Frazier

9.4

40th bday wine w Elisabeth — 4 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.1

Young crispy lemonly smell of summer paired with truffle flavoured chips — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Trobada Alternativa. Home. Elisabeth & Francesc.
02.02.19 — 7 years ago

Lucas Vanderpool

9.1

Golden color. Too sweet for Elisabeth — 8 years ago

Liz Howng

9.0

Black currant and surprising notes of blossom - bitter green tannins that almost numb your tongue. Elisabeth says, "Surprisingly sophisticated!" — 9 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Showing incredibly well at the moment — 10 days ago

James Burge

9.2

my first bottle sold somming at GT — 5 months ago

Mark Eastom

9.0

2017. Little gassy, but blew off. Cherry cola, herbs, soft dusty tannins, hint of orange zest, licorice and nice acid. Fun wine. — 4 years ago

Sebastian Graus

9.1

Strawberry fun — 5 years ago

edward Simpson

9.0

10yr wedding anniversary gift from park hotel Kenmare, 27.2.2020

Surprisingly good, all the traditional champagne notes and then a few extras, great way to celebrate. Hint of sherry perhaps? — 6 years ago

Nancy Luxon

9.0

Rose with legs! Savory. — 8 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.

— 9 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Grenache (88%), Syrah (10%) and Mourvèdre (2%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, fresh herbs as well as red and purple flowers. Flavors of red cherries, blueberries, black pepper and those lovely fresh Southern Rhône herbs. Long bright and savory finish. Full bodied, well structured and fresh tasting. Medium bodied, with ripe tannins, high level of complexity and very harmonious for such a young wine. Solid now as just a baby. Will continue to improve with age. Thanks so much for sharing, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; no formal notes. While the Goutorbe was ready for the business, this 2016 from Gimonnet was more of a discussion about its potential. This Special Club bottling showcases Oger and naturally, is a 100% Chardonnay BdB. I like where it’s headed, it’s just so youthful and tightly coiled. Loads of minerals and acid. Needs time. Drink after 2026 and through 2046. — 2 years ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.0

Good fruit followed by a long finish — 4 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

Excellent Riesling that is not over sweet, and which is perfectly balanced between fruit and acidity. Ready to drink now. — 6 years ago

Mark Eastom

9.0

Great stuff. Brioche, pear, toast and great acid. Elisabeth is in town! — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

31 December 2017. Conrad, Koh Samui, TH. — 8 years ago