Billecart-Salmon Brut Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru NV
Download PDF | Winery | Champagne Billecart-Salmon |
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| Varieties | A blend of Chardonnay from the five Grand Crus of the Cote des Blancs (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil sur Oger) |
| Farming Practices | traditional |
| Soils | chalky terroir and limestone |
| Fermentation | The first clarification process (débourbage) is followed by a second chilling of the must, which separates the courser lees. Each parcel, terroir and varietal is then fermented separately before blending, with partial malolactic fermentation, depending upon the vintage. |
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| Maturation | 4 years in the cellar |
| Item No | FR1040-NV |
| Size | 750ML |
| Bottle Case | 6 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub-region | Côte des Blancs |
Made with 25% reserve wines. The dosage is 5-6 g/L. Elegant creamy texture with pure citrus and brioche aromas mid-palate, great acidity, freshness and a long finish.
"This Chardonnay cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs : Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay." More at Champagne Billecart-Salmon
92 Points, Vinous.com
90 Points, Wine Advocate
