Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rose NV

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rose
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rose is considered one of the benchmark rosé Champagnes, built from a blend of forty five percent Chardonnay drawn from top crus, thirty five percent Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne, and twenty percent Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Épernay. Its colour comes from blending in a small amount of still red wine made in house from Pinot Noir, rather than through skin contact. The wine is fermented at low temperature in stainless steel and rests on lees for thirty six months before release, a long ageing period that builds real depth without dulling its freshness.

What the winery says:
In the glass it shows a radiant, pale pink hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is subtle and refined, built around red berries and citrus zest with a floral lift, while the palate has a notably creamy texture that moves into wild strawberry and a touch of raspberry on the finish. Chief winemaker Florent Nys aims for balance and precision above all, and the wine is made to pair well with dishes like wild salmon or langoustine carpaccio, as well as red fruit based desserts.

What the experts say:
Jeb Dunnuck (NV, reviewed 2022) - 94 points
There is a wonderful ease and drinkability to this wine, which delivers balance and finesse.

James Suckling (NV, reviewed 2024) - 93 points
It's medium-bodied and vivid with fine bubbles and plenty of succulence.

Wine Enthusiast (NV, reviewed 2023) - 91 points
A fine composition of red fruits and taut citrus, this Champagne is poised and fragrant with acidity and light tannins.