About this wine
- Year
- 2014
- Type
- Sparkling
- Region
- Champagne
- Country
- France
What to look for
- fine, persistent bubbles rising in a steady stream
- pale gold colour with green hints
- aromas of green apple, brioche and hazelnut
About the producer
Henri Billiot is a small grower producer in Ambonnay, one of Champagne's most respected villages, making wine from their own vineyards.
About the year
2014 was a warm, dry vintage in Champagne that produced wines with good ripeness and balance. This wine will have developed complexity over the past decade.
Grape characteristics
Champagne blends typically combine Chardonnay for elegance and acidity with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for body and depth. The exact blend varies by producer.
About the region
Ambonnay sits on the south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims, where chalk soil and cool northern climate create the conditions for high-acidity grapes that make exceptional sparkling wine.
Tasting profile
Expect dry, elegant flavours of green apple, lemon and stone fruit, with notes of brioche and almond from ageing on the yeast. The bubbles are fine and the finish is clean and refreshing.
Serving suggestions
Serve well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Use a flute or tulip glass to preserve the bubbles and direct the aromas to your nose. No decanting needed.
Also pairs well with
- • oysters and shellfish
- • soft cheese
- • smoked salmon
- • light pasta dishes
- • aperitif on its own
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