H. Billiot, a family-run firm, farms about 12.5 acres in Ambonnay, a village classified as Grand Cru and located in the Montagne de Reims, an area well-known and prized for Pinot Noir. The village also claims Grand Cru status for Chardonnay, which is why this stunning rosé carries the Grand Cru designation. It’s a justifiable moniker! The expected Pinot Noir-dominant (80 percent) blend explains the wine’s gorgeous power while the Chardonnay balances its muscle with a sleek elegance. Certainly, a Champagne for celebration, but even more certainly, a wine for food!
95 Michael Apstein – January 7, 2026