HENRI BILLIOT


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The H Billiot estate is comprised of 5 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards spread across 18 different mid-slope parcels of limestone in Ambonnay. Upon release, the wines are snapped up by in-the-know wine enthusiasts seeking 100% Grand Cru fizz at an entry-level price. Owned and operated by Laetitia Billiot, the vineyards have been in the family since the early 20th century. Whilst pressing grapes for Mumm and Moët & Chandon, Laetitia's great -great-grandfather Louis Billiot decided to bottle some of his own wine. Henri Billiot (Laetitia's grandfather) created Champagne H.Billiot et Fils after he inherited the vineyards. Laetitia is a force to be reckoned with. She runs the small but very busy estate as well as looking after her family and is a perfect example of how young women are making a huge impact on the wine world. The wines are fermented in enamel-lined steel vats. Malolactic fermentation is blocked, as the wines are already quite rich due to the maturity of the vines. The wines are neither fined nor filtered.

Reviews for this winery

Terry Theise

But I admire this smart, resolute woman, and her Champagnes keep getting better, returning to the style we loved in the first place. These things take time in Champagne, not to mention when you do everything essentially alone. You’ll find them robust and energetic, rather like the lady herself.

2018

British Columbia