- Practicing organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Ambonnay Grand Cru (Les Clos, Le Feuchère)
- Limestone, clay, and chalk soils
- No malo
- Aged 6 months in used barrique (5+-years-old)
- Aged 72+ months on the lees
- Dosage: 0g/L
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KBI-31-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-12-30
"The 2017 Brut Nature Essence de Billiot is 100% Pinot Noir from the Clos and Feuchère lieux-dits in Ambonnay, vinified in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation. Kirsch, white pepper, slate, chalk and mint all come alive in the glass. This is an especially vibrant, saline style for Ambonnay, no doubt shaped by finishing with no dosage. There's a ton of character for readers to discover here. Give this a bit of air and watch it soar. Disgorged: July 19, 2024."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-08-05
"Pretty orange peel, manuka honey, raspberry and gingerbread aromas, followed by a fruity, spicy and structured palate with tight bubbles. Dry, lightly phenolic and firm finish. 100% pinot noir from Ambonnay. Only 500 bottles made. Disgorged July 2024. Drink or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-09-25
"Notes of roasted nut and whole-grain toast underscore ripe black currant, golden raisin, honey and Mandarin orange peel flavors, set on a finely detailed mousse. This is rich and concentrated, balanced nicely by mouthwatering, well-honed acidity and a streak of salinity that drives the finish. Disgorged March 2023. Drink now through 2036. ‡A.N."
2016
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-01
"The 2016 Extra-Brut Essence de Billiot (100% Pinot Noir) is a very pretty wine. Dried pear, hazelnut, chamomile and pastry notes suggest that the 2016 has reached a plateau of maturity. I would not push my luck too far on aging, as there is already a bit of resolution here. Even so, the 2016 has plenty to offer, especially for readers who admire Pinot Noir from Ambonnay. Zero dosage. Disgorged: September, 2022."
2015
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2022-11-07
2015
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-11-01