Billecart Salmon Champagne Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012

Vintage: 2012

. Original price: . Final price: $215.99

Billecart-Salmon is a renowned Champagne house known for its meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to quality. The Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs is a testament to their expertise, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. This Champagne undergoes a traditional winemaking process, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit, followed by extended aging on the lees to enhance complexity and depth. The result is a wine with a refined flavor profile, showcasing vibrant citrus and green apple notes, complemented by a delicate minerality and a creamy texture. The crisp acidity and fine mousse make it an excellent pairing with seafood dishes, creamy cheeses, or as an elegant aperitif.

Professional Scores

93

The 2012 Blanc de Blancs is a beautifully balanced, elegant wine with a fine bead and a long, mineral finish.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

99

A 100% Chardonnay, sourced from vines planted in the communes of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant, and Oiry, the 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon evokes aromas of lemon oil, pastry, baked bread, walnuts and chalk. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, it's vinous, almost creamy, with a layered, delicate structure that leads to a delicately citrusy, long and delicate finish. This Champagne is built to age, thanks to the power of the 2012 vintage and the house's signature tension. Disgorged in the second quarter of 2023 with 3.9 grams per liter dosage, it was matured 75% in stainless steel and 25% in barrels

James Suckling

750ml