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BILLECART - SALMON BRUT SOUS BOIS
Country: France, Champagne
Grape Varieties: Champagne Blend
Grape Varieties: Champagne Blend
Awards:
94 - WINE SPECTATOR - NOVEMBER 2019
94 - JAMES SUCKLING - SEPTEMBER 2019
17,5/20 - JANCIS ROBINSON - AUGUST 2019
Appearance: A radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous stream of persistent, fine bubbles.
Palate: A burst of flavours (notes of grilled brioche and toffee) thanks to the distinguished power and maturity which is a mark of any great wine of Champagne.
Aroma: There is a rich olfactory impact that is harmoniously expressed (dried fruits, fresh citrus and white flesh fruits) and coupled with finely buttered seductive notes.
Tasting: Its strength of character and integrity make it an ideal accompaniment to poultry dishes or Girolle mushrooms.
• Composed of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal proportions
• Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs
• Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
• Pinot Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne
94 - WINE SPECTATOR - NOVEMBER 2019
94 - JAMES SUCKLING - SEPTEMBER 2019
17,5/20 - JANCIS ROBINSON - AUGUST 2019
Appearance: A radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous stream of persistent, fine bubbles.
Palate: A burst of flavours (notes of grilled brioche and toffee) thanks to the distinguished power and maturity which is a mark of any great wine of Champagne.
Aroma: There is a rich olfactory impact that is harmoniously expressed (dried fruits, fresh citrus and white flesh fruits) and coupled with finely buttered seductive notes.
Tasting: Its strength of character and integrity make it an ideal accompaniment to poultry dishes or Girolle mushrooms.
• Composed of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal proportions
• Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs
• Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
• Pinot Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne
Case Bottles: 6
Product Id: 0421
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For orders below €100,00 delivery charge €10,00 within city limits
Champagne Blend
Which grapes are included in the blend, and their proportion, is one of the key factors determining the style of most Champagnes. Three grapes are used - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.
26% of vineyards in Champagne are planted with Chardonnay and it performs best on the Côtes des Blancs and on the chalk slopes south of Epernay. It is relatively simple to grow, although it buds early and thus is susceptible to spring frosts. It produces lighter, fresher wines than those from Burgundy and gives finesse, fruit and elegance to the final blend. It is the sole grape in Blancs de Blancs, which are some of the richest long-lived Champagnes produced.
Pinot Noir accounts for nearly 40% of the plantings in Champagne and lies at the heart of most blends - it gives Champagne its body, structure, strength and grip. It is planted across Champagne and particularly so in the southern Aube district.
The final component is Pinot Meunier and this constitutes nearly 35% of the plantings. Its durability and resistance to spring frosts make the Marne Valley, a notorious frost pocket, its natural home. It ripens well in poor years and produces a soft, fruity style of wine that is ideal for blending with the more assertive flavours of Pinot Noir.
26% of vineyards in Champagne are planted with Chardonnay and it performs best on the Côtes des Blancs and on the chalk slopes south of Epernay. It is relatively simple to grow, although it buds early and thus is susceptible to spring frosts. It produces lighter, fresher wines than those from Burgundy and gives finesse, fruit and elegance to the final blend. It is the sole grape in Blancs de Blancs, which are some of the richest long-lived Champagnes produced.
Pinot Noir accounts for nearly 40% of the plantings in Champagne and lies at the heart of most blends - it gives Champagne its body, structure, strength and grip. It is planted across Champagne and particularly so in the southern Aube district.
The final component is Pinot Meunier and this constitutes nearly 35% of the plantings. Its durability and resistance to spring frosts make the Marne Valley, a notorious frost pocket, its natural home. It ripens well in poor years and produces a soft, fruity style of wine that is ideal for blending with the more assertive flavours of Pinot Noir.
