Billecart-Salmon Vintage Extra Brut 2007
Download PDF | Winery | Champagne Billecart-Salmon |
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| Varieties | 70% Pinot Noir issued of Grand Crus of Montagne de Reims & 30% Chardonnay issued of Grand Crus of Côte des Blancs |
| Farming Practices | traditional |
| Soils | chalky terroir and limestone |
| Hectares/Acres | Grand Crus of Montagne de Reims & Grand Crus of Côte de Blancs |
| 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. 30% of the wine was vinified and aged up to 7 months in barrels. |
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| Malolactic | 70% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. |
| Maturation | 6-7 years in cellar |
| Item No | FR1060-07 |
| Size | 750ML |
| Bottle Case | 6 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub-region | Montagne de Reims |
Dosage: 1.2 g/L. A perfect balance between the power and structure of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay.
"This wine with its Extra Brut dosage has a beautiful dominance to the personality of the great Champenois Pinot Noir (75%), tempered by the elegance and subtlety of the Côte des Blancs Chardonnay." More at Champagne Billecart-Salmon
