Billecart-Salmon - Cuvee Louis Salmon2007

WHITE SPARKLING

Estate

The Champagnes of Maison Billecart-Salmon are above all created thanks to the knowledge of the men who rigorously cultivate an estate of 100 hectares, obtaining grapes from an area totalling 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, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay co-exist, in the ethereal vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.

Description

This cuvée was name in tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon’s brother, who was passionate about oenology and highly involved in from the earliest creation of the House. Originating from the best parcels of the Côte des Blancs, the Blanc de Blancs vintage is impressed with a purity and minerality.

Tasting notes

This superb 100% Chardonnay champagne has been vinified in oak cask for 50%. It is full of minerality and purity. Following 10 years of cellar aging, the nose unveils an aromatic profile with a chalky character of a great purity. The palate develops a great refreshing balance and the finish has a marvelous length. This champagne can be kept for 10 years. Its extremely fine structure is perfect with dishes such as seabass, pork loin or a creamy seafood risotto.
This cuvée is created from 3 Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs : Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant
50% vinified in oak casks
Ageing on lees: 9 to 10 years

Technical data

Dosage: 7g/l
50% vinified in oak casks
Partial malolactic fermentation
Ageing on lees: 10 years
Ageing potential: more than 10 years