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2007 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvee Louis" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

SKU #1439393 95 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark 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) Inner quote mark (12/2019)

94 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark 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) Inner quote mark (10/2020)

92 points Decanter

Outer quote mark 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) Inner quote mark (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)

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2007 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvee Louis" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

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WE: 95

WS: 94

DC: 92

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By: Diana Turk | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 1/7/2020 | Send Email

Whoa. The complexity on this baby is unbelievable! Brimming with lemony fruit and a touch of brioche on the nose, the 2007 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Louis" Brut Blanc de Blancs really shines through the palate, where hints of bright acidity balance a surprisingly creamy texture through to the chalky finish. The Chardonnay used is all sourced from Grand Cru Villages in the Cote des Blancs, and it shows in the minerality. This is a slight departure for Billecart-Salmon, a house that traditionally uses all three classic grapes in their cuvées. 2007 is a vintage that’s been overshadowed by superstar 2008, but this release is drinking beautifully now, with just enough green notes and tension to build nervy complexity, while completely satisfying with palate weight and accessible fruit. This will age well, too, but after the taste I had, I’m not sure I want to wait.

Additional Information:

Varietal:

Other White Wines

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Champagne

- The French region of Champagne (comprised of the towns of Rheims, Epernay, and Ay) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and winemaking traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range from the basic brut (often blends of several vintages), single vintage champagnes, and rose.