2007 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvee Louis" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
SKU #1439393
95 points
Wine Enthusiast
With 50% vinification in oak, this Champagne has a deliciously smooth character while keeping the steely edge of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Its texture is such that, while ready to drink, it could age much further, giving the possibility of a fine maturity. (RV)
(12/2019)
94 points
Wine Spectator
The velvety texture of this finely knit Champagne ripples on your palate, highlighting flavors of ginger-infused pastry cream, glazed apricot and lemon curd, with a rich hint of hazelnut. Clean-cut, with mouthwatering acidity defining the salty, mineral-laced finish. (AN)
(10/2020)
92 points
Decanter
The Blanc de Blancs shows an energetic and lively bouquet of fresh orchard fruits, spring flowers and citrussy heat notes. The tense and linear palate is moderately weighted, with saline and iodine notes on the finish. This needs time to be at its best but also offers easy drinking right now. 50% vinified in barrels. No malolactic fermentation, and a dosage of 7g/l. (YC)
(10/2019)
K&L Notes
This great Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil. It is 25% barrel fermented, and done in a wonderfully creamy, yet still long and chalky style. A real luxury! (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer)