“Really well-made and worth hunting down” - Tim Atkin MW

“A really, really interesting champagne! A real sense of story here, from start to mouth-drawing finish.” - Jancis Robinson

This beautiful Champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from all the different Crus of Côte de Sézanne. The base wine is from the 2017 vintage with 14% of reserve wine (going back to 2009) blended into it and 60 months ageing on its lees, adding complexity and texture. The aromas pay tribute to those Chardonnay grapes. Ample and generous with pristine fruit expression, this cuvée has quintessential notes of lemon, apple, white pear, white flowers and biscuit combined with a freshness as invigorating as sea spray. It has that combination of power and elegance that you find in Billecart-Salmon's Blanc de Blancs. Lemon syllabub springs to mind, with its blend of creamy mascarpone and sharp lemon rind, then it expands into flavours of white stone fruit and freshly baked apple pie (specifically my grandmother’s). There's a wonderful interplay of sweet and sour apple on the finish, which brings the experience full circle, with a moreish hint of flaky millefeuille pastry at the very end, together with a chalky mineral sense, which links back to the terroir. Beautifully balanced with a long, fine mousse of tiny beads on the palate creating that smooth, almost creamy, luxury texture. It's a Champagne that you can drink now or lay down for 2-4 years as it will gain further complexity. It does exactly what great Champagne should do, it gives you a little frisson, an impulse to unwind, and then it lifts you a couple of inches off the ground. It’s hard to imagine a more enjoyable Champagne to start any kind of celebration. 12% alc. Drink now-2027.

Press reviews:

JancisRobinson.com: "“Green florals, sage, lemon cream. Smoky grilled hazelnuts. A dash of salty pickle brine. Crunchy apples. Lots and lots of tightly wound, saline and lime-pickle tang. Silk-and-lace bubbles. A really, really interesting champagne! A real sense of story here, from start to mouth-drawing finish. (TC). Drink now-2027.” 17 points

James Suckling: “This has aromas of dried pineapple, lemon, ripe pear, hazelnut and biscotti. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a focused and subtly saline palate. Silky bubbles and a sleek, flavourful finish. Excellent length, too.” 93 points

Wine Enthusiast: “With vinification in wood, this Champagne has a mellow character that contrasts with the more steely edge of citrus and white fruits. Age this bottling for a few months and drink from 2023.” 92 points

Customer comments:

“The champagne was divine over Christmas, hence the repeat order!” - Mr A.S.

“Love the Cote Blanche…..we had friends staying the weekend and we demolished half a case already!!!” - Mr G.T.

“We enjoyed this immensely.“ - Mr J.M.

“I opened the my first bottle of Le Brun de Neuville and am having it before our Sunday roast. Just wanted to send you quick note to say that my wife and I are really enjoying this niche champagne - thanks for the recommendation.” - Mr A.I.

”Just opened first bottle, very much my taste, I'm not one for austere acid BdeB, this is quite generous. If you have another case, I’d take it please” - Mr. A. S.

“We’re tasting the Champagne that we bought from you over Christmas … it’s delicious.” - Mr P.K.

“That Le Brun de Neuville was amazing! What a find! Thank you.” - Mr A.V.