Champagne H Billiot & Fils

It was in 1896 that Eugene Billiot, a miller by profession in Ambonnay, invested in the vines when electricity arrived. He thus sees in the purchase of these lands the prosperity of his descendants. Grape productions are then sold to major Champagne brands before being partly kept for the first development of Cuvées in our name. Champagne BILLIOT has existed since 1937, the initial property belonging to Mr. Louis BILLIOT, who then separates it between his descendants, brothers and sisters of Henri Billiot. It was in 1960 that Champagne H. BILLIOT & Fils was born with Henri who invests and creates the cellars at 1 place de la Fontaine, putting access to the trade by placing us in the center of the village, then develop the reputation of our wines,  diversify the range and imagine our Special Cuvées. It is now Laetitia Billiot, proud to be the 5th generation who is in charge of the management of the exploitation and the production and the elaboration of our wines after 17 years of family work.

Ambonnay, one of the 5 premier grands crus in Champagne, is located in the heart of the Côte des Noirs, on the southern slopes of the Montagne de Reims. Its slopes are renowned for the richness of their Pinots Noirs and Chardonnay. Our operating area is 4ha 70 spread over eighteen plots all located in our village with ideal exposure since facing south, we are lucky to be, on all of our cuvées, Grand Cru but also pure Ambonnay, The grape variety of the vines is around 75% Pinot noir and 25% Chardonnay, All the work on our plots is done in a reasoned manner, always with a concern for quality and respect for ancestral environmental methods. (Plowing, rational control, pruning using the Chablis method, etc.) The work of our wines is done in a traditional way, without malolactic fermentation or filtration. We currently produce around 30,000 bottles per year, of which production from the vine to the shipment is entirely managed by us.

Our Champagnes

Cuvée Tradition Our 1st Cuvée, its golden color reflects the power of Ambonnay Pinot Noirs. Very aromatic, it will be perfect as an aperitif but will adapt to all tasting moments. Minimum of two years of aging in bottle, Made up of 1rst Taille and Cuvées in a three-year blend (2020-2021-2022) on 75% Pinot noir and 25% Chardonnay. Dosage at 8g / l

Cuvée Reserve The delicacy and elegance of our best cuvées in exclusive selection, a beautiful length in the mouth which will delight you as much with an aperitif as with dishes of fish, shellfish and white meats. In a three-year blend (2019-2020-2021), minimum two years of aging in bottle. 75 Pinot Noir and 25 Chardonnay Dosage at 6.5g / l

Rosé Cuvée It is a fruity and fragrant blend of rosé, Made using a traditional method, On plots selected for their aromatic qualities, our red comes from the selective sorting of our best bunches in plots. There follows a subtle blend of our Pinots Noirs and Chardonnay white wines and 6 or 11% of this red aged in barrels for at least 30 months. Fine, feminine and delicate, but all round, it will go perfectly with your fish, sushi and desserts…. Dosage at 8g / l

Vintage Cuvée Best cuvées of our best years, a vintage that will seduce the most demanding palates with its diversity of aromas. In a 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay blend, all different, all complex but always enchanting. Minimum of 5 years aging Currently on sale in the 2019 vintage, Dosage at 6g/l

Family Girls :

Laetitia Billiot and Julie Billiot ( Laetitia's niece ) Cuvée Julie All the finesse of the fruit and the strength of the barrel. 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay aged in barrels give delicate buttered and brioche aromas to this nectar, which comes from the rigorous selection of our cuvée hearts. Now on sale 2016 Dosage at 6g / l

Cuvée Laetitia Blends and preparations remain our family's well-kept secret. Perpetual cuvée on our best years from 1983 to 2018, with subtle aromas, it will revive you with a pure tasting pose. In very limited quantities, by reservation. Dosage at 8g / l

Last Cuvée of the House, all the potential of the Ambonnay's terroir
Essence of Billiot

100% Pinot Noir d'Ambonnay, this exceptional non-dosed Champagne, will give you all the power of our exceptional grand cru, Aged for a few months in barrels for its roundness, this cuvée in boxes and numbered bottles will be a marvel for "the senses", Not dosage, Year 2018,