Gonet-Sulcova Gaia Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2010
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Henri Billiot Cuvee Laetitia Grand Cru N.V.
£84.95“The NV Brut Cuvée Laetitia, a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, vintages 2016 to 1983, is another gorgeous wine in this range from Billiot. The greater presence of Chardonnay vis-a-vis most of the other wines in the range adds lift and brilliance. The balance of energy and breadth is so appealing here. I would give this a good bit of air, as it really opens up beautifully. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 3, 2022. Drinking window: 2022-2027. 94 points
Billiot has been through some ups and downs, so it is great to see these wines showing so well. The one exception is the 2015 Brut Millésime, which shows the shortcomings of the year. All the other wines are very fine. Billiot farms five hectares of vines in Ambonnay spread across 18 small parcels. The wines are all done in tank, with no malolactic fermentation, except the Cuvée Julie, fermented in oak. Speaking of the Cuvée Julie, it is terrific in this release, as is the flagship Cuvée Laetitia, Billiot’s 60% Pinot Noir/40% Chardonnay Champagne, which is a solera-like blend of vintages 2016 back to 1983.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (11/22)
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Henri Billiot Cuvee Millesime Grand Cru 2014
£67.95“The 2014 Brut Millésime is a beautiful wine that shows the Billiot style off to great effect. Fresh, vibrant and also wonderfully deep, the 2014 hits all the right notes. Red plum, kirsch, flowers, mint and sweet spice all come together in a Champagne that marries tension with volume. That’s a pretty appealing combination in my book. Dosage is 0.6 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 12, 2022. Drinking window: 2022-2027. 93 points
Billiot has been through some ups and downs, so it is great to see these wines showing so well. The one exception is the 2015 Brut Millésime, which shows the shortcomings of the year. All the other wines are very fine. Billiot farms five hectares of vines in Ambonnay spread across 18 small parcels. The wines are all done in tank, with no malolactic fermentation, except the Cuvée Julie, fermented in oak. Speaking of the Cuvée Julie, it is terrific in this release, as is the flagship Cuvée Laetitia, Billiot’s 60% Pinot Noir/40% Chardonnay Champagne, which is a solera-like blend of vintages 2016 back to 1983.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (11/22)
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Henri Billiot Cuvee Reserve Grand Cru N.V.
£47.95“The NV Brut Reserve is soft, open-knit and very easy to like. Dried pear, flowers, spice and kirsch are pushed forward, amplified by a relatively high dosage of 8.5 grams per liter. The Brut Reserve is tasty but not terribly complex. Disgorged: March 22, 2023. Drinking window: 2023-2026. 88 points
Billiot has long been one of my favorite domaines in Champagne. When the wines are on, they are truly unique. There is often a bit of inconsistency here, so picking carefully is advisable.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (11/23)
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Henri Billiot Cuvee Rose Grand Cru N.V.
£59.95“The NV Brut Rosé (80% Pinot Noir/20% Chardonnay) is bold, forward and perhaps a bit hearty in feel, but certainly enjoyable. It is a vinous Champagne for the dinner table. Bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper emerge with some coaxing. All things considered, this is nicely done. Dosage is 6-7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 22, 2023. Drinking window: 2023-2029. 90 points
Billiot has long been one of my favorite domaines in Champagne. When the wines are on, they are truly unique. There is often a bit of inconsistency here, so picking carefully is advisable.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (11/23)
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Hugues Godme Les Alouettes Saint Bets Premier Cru 2012
£99.95“Hugues Godmé is a new domaine that was created when the Godmé siblings separated their family’s Godmé Père et Fils estate. The Champagnes are layered and yet also have a lightness to them that is quite appealing, Vinification is done in tank and barrel, while dosage is on the lower side. These three Champagnes all merit serious attention.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (12/17)
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Hugues Godme Les Champs Saint Martin Grand Cru 2013
£109.95“Hugues Godmé is a new domaine that was created when the Godmé siblings separated their family’s Godmé Père et Fils estate. The Champagnes are layered and yet also have a lightness to them that is quite appealing, Vinification is done in tank and barrel, while dosage is on the lower side. These three Champagnes all merit serious attention.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (12/17)
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Hugues Godme Les Terres d’Unions Premier Cru N.V.
£56.50“Hugues Godmé is a new domaine that was created when the Godmé siblings separated their family’s Godmé Père et Fils estate. The Champagnes are layered and yet also have a lightness to them that is quite appealing, Vinification is done in tank and barrel, while dosage is on the lower side. These three Champagnes all merit serious attention.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (12/17)
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Hunter-McKirdy Les Champs des Fleurs 2024
£46.50“The 2024 Les Champs des Fleurs is a pure Riesling from the lieu-dit of Ruest on Oligocene limestone and marl, from vines planted in 1960 and 1980. A lovely sense of herbal tisane sends out supple notes of mint yet stays vividly pure and bright with citric luminosity and such a solid, smooth core of creaminess. It is exquisitely pure, streamlined, bright and smooth. (Bone-dry) Drinking window: 2026-2050. 94 points
This young domaine was founded in late 2022 by former colleagues Jolene Hunter, originally from South Africa, and Paul McKirdy, originally from Scotland. Both previously worked at Zind-Humbrecht. The core of the estate is formed by vineyards around Zellenberg, leased from Marc Tempé, who had no successor after retirement. The first commercial vintages were 2023 and 2024. “The idea is very simple. After working for a big winery, we wanted to set up a winery where we have no more than five hectares of vineyard,” McKirdy said. “Only Jolene and I work in the vineyards; we will not have any staff. We do not make any more than 20,000 bottles, so we have the freedom to make the wines we want. We will never be bigger, and everything is based on viticulture, viticulture, viticulture.” All 4.3 hectares are certified organic. Picking decisions are based on pH levels, and botrytis and shrivelling are avoided. All fruit is whole-bunch-pressed. The musts are not clarified before fermentation, which takes place in well-used 228-liter barrels sourced from friends in Meursault. All ferments are spontaneous, and the wines remain on gross lees until bottling. They are bottled without fining or filtration and sealed under natural cork. The domaine farms Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling and, as of June 2025, Chardonnay. All wines are labeled as Vin de France.
By doing treatments on foot and working without a tractor, Hunter and McKirdy managed to contain mildew infections during the wet 2024 growing season. Their 2023 and 2024 lineups show beautiful site character in a style that is pure and bright yet textured and imaginative. Though very different in style, the wines convey a sense of continuity with Marc Tempé’s bottlings, signaling a beautiful rebirth for these sites.”
Anne Krebiehl, Vinous (03/26)
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