H. Billiot & Fils Rosé Champagne

ℝ𝕠𝕤é ℂ𝕙𝕔𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕟𝕖 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕒 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕁𝕠𝕪

“The wines of Ambonnay are very vinous, with a lot of strength, but they are also very fine, with delicacy and finesse”, Letitia Billiot

ℍ. 𝔹𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕠𝕥 & 𝔽𝕚𝕝𝕤 ℝ𝕠𝕤é 𝔹𝕣𝕦𝕥 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕟𝕖 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕣𝕦

Established in 1896, a 5th generation grower producer run by both Serge and his daughter Letitia, their 5 hectares is located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, Montagne Des Reims . The vines are planted in the ideal mid slope in the stunning limestone, clay and chalk soils create wines in stunning brilliance from this terroir. Serge doesn’t reveal his secrets, he keeps them close to his heart. A rosé d’assemblage of 2017, 2016, 2015 blend of 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 6-10% vin rouge of Pinot Noir (depending on the year) that gives it it’s flirty vermillion hue. Fermented in stainless steel then aged for approximately 36 months sur lie. Disgorged October 2020. It is only made in the best years in limited quantities.

This perfectly playful Brut Rose is full of charm, elegance and delight. Its heady sweet baked red berry aromas, pink grapefruit, violets, nutmeg, toffee, flinty minerals and buttered toast tickles the senses as you pour it into the glass. Bright acidity compliments the red raspberry and strawberry preserve, rhubarb, peach blood orange, candied grapefruit, toasted almonds, ginger and pastry cream that finishes in a lingering way in a saline brioche butterscotch bite.

It’s full of bright sassy little bubbles that dares you to keep in celebrating the sparkling moment.