Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Billecart
Label Name:
 
Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte des Blancs, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95+; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 94; Decanter 92; general critical acclaim for the 2007 Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs (disgorged Oct 2018)

Tasting Note
Fine citrus and yellow apple with white flowers, blanched almond and brioche notes. Precise chalky minerality, creamy texture, lively acidity and a long saline, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster or scallop risotto, creamy shellfish dishes, whole sweetbreads; Asian: sashimi (hamachi), sushi, teriyaki scallops, delicate tempura, seafood ramen.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; 100% Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs. ~50% of base wines vinified in older oak, extended lees ageing (~11–12 years), disgorged with ~7 g/L dosage (disg. Oct 2018 for this release).

Vineyard Info
Maison Billecart‑Salmon, founded 1818 and based near Épernay/Mareuil‑sur‑Ay, sources Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant, Chouilly and Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; renowned for elegant, long‑aged Champagnes.