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Producer : Billecart-Salmon
Region : Champagne (France), France (France)
Bottle Per Case : 6 x 750 ml
Food Pairing : Breads, Cured Meat, Rich Fish, Soft Cheese, White Meat
"A very composed Champagne with plenty of still fresh lemon and white cherry fruits on offer. There's impressive clarity, power and richness here. The nose has candied peach, strawberry, white cherry and grilled nuts. Very flavorsome palate with pastry flavors adding savory notes to the stone fruits and citrus. Toasted almonds and chalky minerals define the long finish. Still so young and powerful! Drink now."
98 points - James Suckling, Oct 2017
Bottles Per Case | 6 Pack |
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Point Score | 98 |
Bottle Size | 750 ml |
Producer | Billecart-Salmon |
Region | Champagne (France), France (France) |
Alcohol | 12.5% alc./vol. |
Style | Sparkling |
Vintage | 2002 |
Farming Method | Sustainable |
Grapes | 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir |
Food Pairing | Breads, Cured Meat, Rich Fish, Soft Cheese, White Meat |
Descriptors | Floral, Fruity, Mineral |
Wine Type | Sparkling |
Wood Presence | Oaked |
Body | Medium |
Price of Case | $1, 794.00 |
The champagnes of Maison Billecart-Salmon originate from an area totaling 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region. The majority of the grapes used for vinification come from a radius of 20km around Epernay, where the Grand Crus of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay co-exist in the ethereal vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.
It all started in 1818 when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon married, marking the creation of their Champagne House. Over 7 generations have continued the family tradition.
The Maison Billecart-Salmon philosophy is exemplified by The Clos Saint-Hilaire - a single parcel where the vines, soil and subsoil are carefully tended with respect for the environment. Several years ago, Billecart-Salmon decided to return to ancestral champagne-making methods in the Clos Saint-Hilaire by using work horses and sheep. This method of maintaining the soil and tending the vines increases porosity and biodiversity. The roots grow deep and the minerals they draw from the soil foster the growth of smaller, more concentrated grapes, revealing the terroir's typical flavour.
It's important to remember that taste is subjective, and personal preferences play a significant role.
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