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Ayala
Founded in Aÿ by Edmond de
Ayala in 1860, Champangne
Ayala has become one of the most
exciting stories in Champagne
today. After being one of the 18
founding members of the
Ayala vintus.com ‘Grand Marcques de
Champagne,’ and period of
Ayala Brut Majeur NV $503.90 92 WS, 91 WE, 90 IWC extreme popularity and success in
Ayala Rosé Majeur NV $599.90 92 W&S, 91 WE, 90 WS the 1920s and 30s, the house lay
quite for many years.
In 2005 Bollinger purchased the
house, though it is managed
separately. Under the leadership
of Caroline Latrive, one of only
3 female cellar masters in
Champagne, Ayala has returned
to prominence. Now the house
crafts chardonnay driven wines,
with low dosage, that are precise
and elegant.
Besserat de Bellefon
Besserat Champagne was
founded in 1843 by Edmond
Besserat. In 1927, his grandson
married Yvonne de Bellefon, and
then the house of Besserat de
Besserat de Bellefon winesellersltd.com Bellefon was created.
Besserat de Bellefon Brut Cuvée des Moines (6pk) $257.90 92 WS, 90 WE Cuvée des Moines, ‘the Blend of
(also available in 375ml) the Monks’ house style is defined
Besserat de Bellefon Brut Rosé (6pk) $341.90 92 WS, 90 WA by a ‘crémant’ style, with a
lower dosage and lower
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blanc (6pk) $377.90 92 WA, 91 WE atmosphere pressure. The
winery is known worldwide for
the finesse of the froth, the
delicacy of the color and the
lightness of the sparkle.
Billecart-Salmon
It all started here in 1818 when
Nicolas François Billecart and
Elisabeth Salmon were married,
marking the creation of their
Champagne House.
Thus, over 7 generations, each
member of the family has
Billecart-Salmon champagne-billecart.fr/en endeavored to continue the family
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV $515.90 90 WS, 90 WE tradition, staying faithful to the
(also available in 375ml, 1.5L, 3L, 6L) same motto: "Give priority to
quality, strive for excellence".
Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut NV $575.90 91 WA, 90 WS 100 hectares of estate holding,
(also available in 1.5L) combined with another 200 which
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV $827.90 91 WA, 90 WS the family farms, but does not
own. Over three quarters of all
(also available in 375ml, 1.5L, 3L) fruit is from Premier and Grand
Billecart-Salmon Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blanc NV $791.90 94 WS Crus sites. Cool, slow
(also available in 1.5L) fermentations, allow a pure
expression of fruit, while extra
Billecart-Salmon Sous Bois Brut NV (6pk) $395.90 94 WS, 94 JS time in the cellar (double
Billecart-Salmon Brut 2008 (6pk) $449.90 95 WE, 96 JS, 93 WS minimum requirements), create
developed and expressive wines.
Billecart-Salmon Cuveé Nicolas François 2002 (6pk) $953.90 98 JS, 18.5/20 JR
(also available in 1.5L)
Billecart-Salmon Cuveé Nicolas François 2006 (6pk) $743.90 95 WE, 18/20 JR
Billecart-Salmon Cuveé Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2007 (6pk) $1113.90 94 WS, 94 JS, 96 WA
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2002 (3pk) $1181.90 100 WE, 100 JS, 19/20 JR
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 1999 (3pk) $1238.90 98 JS, 97 DEC, 96 VN
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