Review: NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut and Rose Champagne (Updated 2026)

We’ve written about the Champagnes of Nicolas Feuillatte several times, but here’s a fresh look at two of the operation’s most available bottlings from the “Reserve Exclusive” series — a nonvintage brut and a rose, both seen here in their 2020 incarnations. Both are available in standard bottles and in 187ml “splits” that can be consumed with nothing more than a straw.

Update 2026: We’re looking at these iconic bottles through a fresh lens, six years later.

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut Champagne (2020) – There’s lots of toasty brioche up top, then a lively fruit component comes into focus. Apples and pears, plus a tropical spin, give this Brut lots of crispness and life, but the orchard notes fade away in fairly short order, leaving behind a reprise of toasted bread and a hint of Christmas spice. A- / $39 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut Champagne (2026) – The Champagne’s house style is very much intact. The nose shows apple, pear, lemon drop, and lightly buttered brioche. The palate follows the nose with well-integrated notes of apple, pear, and toast. It is slightly sweet but that comes from the fruit, and it is certainly not cloying. As Chris noted tasting an earlier bottle, the finish is a bit short. But the bubbles are small and plentiful, providing a lovely, silky mouthfeel and there is medium to high acidity, promising this will pair with food nicely. -RL A- / $39 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Rose Champagne (2020) – Less overwhelmingly fruity than you might expect, with notes of carnations, roses, and marshmallow fluff dominating. At the same time, it’s not particularly sweet, though a cherry and strawberry character on the back end work well with the creamy character up top. Less “serious” than the Brut, but certainly summery and festive. A- / $56 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut Rosé Champagne (2026) – A nose showing enjoyable aromas of lemon icing on buttery shortbread. The mousse is aggressive, offering a torrent of small bubbles, maybe too much. With a little time in the glass, they start to settle down, but fans may find the effusive effervescence a plus. The palate follows the nose, with bright lemon citrus coming first and yeasty brioche following. The wine shows medium acidity, and it will both pair nicely with food and be enjoyable on its own. -RL A- / $70 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]

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