Billecart-Salmon "Sous Bois" Brut Champagne
95VN
93JS
93WS
92DC
$99.99
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Vinous
Reviewed April 2025The NV Extra Brut Sous Bois (base 2018) is a major step up from the 2017. Then again, this vintage was much more favorable. Aromatic, bright and sculpted, the 2018 is so complete. Silky contours and well-judged oak give the 2018 a great deal of finesse to compliment dried orchard fruit and floral nuances. In this release, the Sous Bois is 63% 2018 and 37% reserve wines. (AG)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
A crunchy and rich Champagne with flavors of cooked apple, light caramel, nuts and cedar, as well as orange zest. The bubbles are creamy and round with a long, energetic finish. Tangy. Base wine fermented in barrels. 48% pinot noir, 32% chardonnay and 20% pinot meunier. 74% 2016 and 26% reserve wine, including the oldest wine from 2006.
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Wine Spectator
Fragrant, with hints of graphite, cherry blossoms and spices, revealing a firm frame of vivid acidity that's tightly meshed with flavors of blackberry tart, lemon granita and salted Marcona almond. Shows a raw silk–textured mousse that carries a chalky note on the finish. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. (AN)
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Decanter
Fermented and aged over winter in second-hand small barrels and barrels seasoned in-house (although future editions will include wine from larger casks). Rich and inviting apricot and kernel notes, brown butter and nutty honey. Some soft strawberry and an appetising, tangy apple length, highly expressive but really rather polished and rounded out. One third each Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. (TH)
Staff Reviews
GW
The current batch of the Sous Bois from Billecart Salmon is based on the spectacular 2008 vintage, and the combination of richness from the all barrel vinification and the extraordinary acidity of the vintage makes for one of the most impressive bottles in their line. If you haven't tried this newest addition to the great line from Billecart, don't miss out, the 2008 based wine is very special!
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Cary Herrman
Review Date: 10/2026Cary Herrman
A really solid Champagne that punches above its weight. The Sous Bois style brings plenty of richness and depth, with notes of baked apple, pear, toast, and a subtle creamy nuttiness. There’s still plenty of freshness and acidity keeping everything in check. Polished, layered, and very easy to recommend when you want something with a little more weight and complexity.
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Matthew Landau Hassan
Review Date: 09/2026Matthew Landau Hassan
It has a baby Krug feel. Billecart's Sous Bois is 100% barrel-fermented in a mix of sizes and shapes. It's built on the 2018 harvest with 37% reserve wines going back to 2006, then dosed at just 3 grams per liter. The blend is close to an even split: 38% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier. The result is rich, layered and classy. It's the perfect gift when someone wants a name they recognize for under $100.
Details
| Type | Sparkling Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 12% |
| SKU | 1096208 |