Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Demi-Sec NV vs Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne currently starts £13.80 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £49.80 | £36.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 2 merchants |
| Producer | Champagne Billecart-Salmon | Taittinger |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Region | Champagne | Champagne |
| Sweetness | Medium-sweet | Dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Demi-Sec NV
This is a non-vintage blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, dosed at around 35g/l of residual sugar, which sounds like a lot until you taste how deftly Billecart-Salmon balances it: the acidity holds everything upright, the sweetness feels earned rather than applied, and the mousse is as fine and persistent as you'd expect from one of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ's most meticulous grandes maisons. It's generous without being cloying, and the finish stays fresh. Drink with something that can stand up to the sweetness: a tarte Tatin, a slice of Comté, or frankly, a wedge of something salty and blue.
Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne
Taittinger Brut Réserve is an elegant and refined Champagne with a golden yellow hue and a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. On the palate, it is lean yet expressive, with depth, balance and a long, fresh finish, making it a versatile wine suitable for a variety of occasions. Why You'll Love It This is Champagne at its most elegant—refined, balanced, and beautifully approachable. Taittinger is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses, celebrated for producing Champagnes that showcase elegance, balance and the distinctive character of its Grand Cru and Premier Cru terroirs. The Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage Champagne, crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, resulting in a Champagne that is both sophisticated and versatile. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from Taittinger's carefully tended vineyards, meticulously managed under the guidance of Vincent Collard and Christelle Rinvelle, where precise viticulture ensures optimal ripeness, freshness and complexity in every harvest. The Brut Réserve is crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, depending on the vintage. The Champagne is aged on lees to develop a fine mousse, complexity and elegance. Tasting Notes This elegant Champagne displays a golden yellow hue with a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. The palate is clean and precise, lean yet expressive, offering depth, elegance and a long, fresh finish. The fine mousse enhances the creamy texture and expressive flavours. Perfect Pairings A versatile Champagne, ideal as an aperitif or paired with canapés, smoked salmon, oysters, light seafood dishes, or sushi. Also excellent with white fish and refined starters. The Blend Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-dominant blend, Champagne
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