Billecart-Salmon
Cuvée Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Champagne, France
The 2009 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a rich, heady wine. In 2009, Billecart-Salmon opted not to use lots aged in oak, which, along with partially blocked malolactic fermentation, helps explain the wine's freshness and verve. Lemon peel, white flowers, white pepper and chalk are all beautifully delineated. There's gorgeous density and power here, along with a good bit of vintage 2009 radiance. What a gorgeous Champagne this is. The Louis Salmon is a blend from Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. Dosage is 3.75 grams per liter. Disgorged: second trimester 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
The 2009 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a rich, heady wine. In 2009, Billecart-Salmon opted not to use lots aged in oak, which, along with partially blocked malolactic fermentation, helps explain the wine's freshness and verve. Lemon peel, white flowers, white pepper and chalk are all beautifully delineated. There's gorgeous density and power here, along with a good bit of vintage 2009 radiance. What a gorgeous Champagne this is. The Louis Salmon is a blend from Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. Dosage is 3.75 grams per liter. Disgorged: second trimester 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
The 2008 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is fabulous. It offers a compelling mix of 2008 energy and the complexity that develops with time in the bottle. Orchard fruit, spice, dried flowers, chamomile and tangerine peel all grace this exquisite, nuanced Champagne. Readers can expect a rich, broad Champagne endowed with notable textural intensity. Hints of marzipan, lemon confit and white flowers linger. Disgorged: October 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
The 2008 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is fabulous. It offers a compelling mix of 2008 energy and the complexity that develops with time in the bottle. Orchard fruit, spice, dried flowers, chamomile and tangerine peel all grace this exquisite, nuanced Champagne. Readers can expect a rich, broad Champagne endowed with notable textural intensity. Hints of marzipan, lemon confit and white flowers linger. Disgorged: October 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
May 25th, 2023
I enjoyed getting to revisit this and spend more time with it after trying it for the first time a few weeks go at a Billecart tasting. Totally open for business now. Very fresh. Bright and ripe white peach, apricot, honeysuckle and honeyed pastry aromatics. Fine bead, light yet creamy mousse, with sharp acidity, highlighted by golden delicious apple, chalky limestone, sea salt and powdered lemon bar. Thanks @Jason Jones
I enjoyed getting to revisit this and spend more time with it after trying it for the first time a few weeks go at a Billecart tasting. Totally open for business now. Very fresh. Bright and ripe white peach, apricot, honeysuckle and honeyed pastry aromatics. Fine bead, light yet creamy mousse, with sharp acidity, highlighted by golden delicious apple, chalky limestone, sea salt and powdered lemon bar. Thanks @Jason Jones
Oct 24th, 2019
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2006.
This wine has a creamy, fine mousse and is positively decadent. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay and the years are unveiling some seriously layered, complex aromatics from yellow apple and pear to white blossom, dried white rose, brioche, pastry, butterscotch, blanched almond, and marzipan.
It resembles a caramel apple, but maybe that’s the autumn speaking.
It has an impeccable balance of acidity complementing the still fresh fruit and richly confectionary notes. It has complexity across primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and flavors. Its aromas and flavors are concentrated and eager to present themselves. It has a long elegant finish and, in sum, all of the markers of an outstanding wine.
Worthy of celebration, we’re popping this bottle to mark the turning of a page - the beginning of a new chapter - one driven by passion, creativity, and hope. Cheers!
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2006.
This wine has a creamy, fine mousse and is positively decadent. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay and the years are unveiling some seriously layered, complex aromatics from yellow apple and pear to white blossom, dried white rose, brioche, pastry, butterscotch, blanched almond, and marzipan.
It resembles a caramel apple, but maybe that’s the autumn speaking.
It has an impeccable balance of acidity complementing the still fresh fruit and richly confectionary notes. It has complexity across primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and flavors. Its aromas and flavors are concentrated and eager to present themselves. It has a long elegant finish and, in sum, all of the markers of an outstanding wine.
Worthy of celebration, we’re popping this bottle to mark the turning of a page - the beginning of a new chapter - one driven by passion, creativity, and hope. Cheers!
Pastry-like flavor, smaller bubbles. Delicious for a special occassion
Pastry-like flavor, smaller bubbles. Delicious for a special occassion
Dec 7th, 2023
Gorgeous with dried apricot, macadamia nut, stewed plum, and much more heft than your average rosé. Almost has the rich fruit and nut elements of a tawny port without being too sweet or overwhelming.
Gorgeous with dried apricot, macadamia nut, stewed plum, and much more heft than your average rosé. Almost has the rich fruit and nut elements of a tawny port without being too sweet or overwhelming.
Jun 9th, 2023
Best champagne I had ever. A race horse.
Best champagne I had ever. A race horse.
Feb 5th, 2023