Billecart-Salmon Champagne Blanc De Blancs NV (France)

Description

Dry, Hazelnut, Pastry

"Based on 2009 and a smaller proportion of reserve wines than the 45% in the Brut Réserve. RS 6 g/l. Feuille morte glass colour. Bright, intense fruit on the nose. Broad, toasty and expansive. Very long. Elegant. Lots to chew on" Jancis Robinson, Jun 2017

"Blended from fruit grown in several grand cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, with an emphasis on Avize, this is a beautiful green-gold color, a wine fragrant with scents of spring flowers. It balances full-bodied richness with racy acidity, both expansive and mineral-tight. It finishes on a scent that brings to mind oyster shelles, and calls out for a dozen freshly shucked Belons." Wine & Spirits, Nov 2016

"The first time I tasted a vintage Billecart-Salmon, it was for my 20 years. A day that we do not forget! The vintage Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, I taste it most often in magnum. This 100% Chardonnay is fully revealed in this format. I like its mineral side, tense, lively and a little fat. A perfect balance between delicacy and elegance with a final tightened on minerality. At Saint-Placide, we offer a turbot with smoked salt. The nature side of the turbot and the contrast of the smoked salt are revealed by the finesse and persistence in the mouth. Harmony is obvious with this exceptional vintage. For me, every place is perfect to enjoy a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. From the first sip, you know it's a good time, an ideal place, and especially if you're in good company on an island, off Saint-Malo, for a simple picnic sheltered from everything except the pleasure of the moment. A magical moment" Chef of Saint Placide, Saint-Malo

Fine mousse with delicate bubbles accompanied with elegance of luminous golden reflections of the dress with green reflections. Very pure intensity of aromas of dried fruits (almond, fresh hazelnut), mixed with white flesh fruits. Creamy sensation in the mouth with a fine bubbles associated with brioche and mineral nuances. Persistent finish, with a fresh and elegant sweetness.

Everywhere in the world, Billecart-Salmon is celebrated as a special Champagne enjoying a constant and extensive presence on the world's finest wine lists. The Blanc de Blanc is among the finest in the region with the fruit being sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards and made to the same high standards as their limited release vintage cuvees.

Food Pairing: Perfect pairing with caviar or beautiful oysters but also with grilled fish or seafood.