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Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut Vintage 2007

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Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut Vintage 2007

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750ml

$92.99

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Category	Sparkling Wine
Varietals	Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Region	France, Champagne
Brand	Billecart-Salmon
Alcohol/vol	12%

The blend of cuvée, of which 20% is vinified in oak, has been made with a strong dominance of "Grands Crus Pinot Noir. It promises a subtle richness of lavours and an ageing potential worthy of a great vintage champagne. A soft yellow hue with a golden shimmer which is naturally underlined by an abundant and dynamic effervescence. There is a subtle richness of flavours (white and yellow stone fruits, mandarin zest and citron flavours). The finish exhibits a well-proportioned structure and ageing potential which is symbolic of champagne vintages. This champagne exhibits a delicious fruit intensity with elegant notes of orchard fruit, nuts and citrus fruits. A pure and nuanced sensory development comes from gourmet notes of marzipan, fresh pineapple and greengage plums. Enjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams, risotto.

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Definitely dry, this impressively crisp wine is tightly textured, mineral in character and with great fruit. Its acidity and taut tangy character are part of a sophisticated wine that is still maturing. The hints of toast are there, but this beautiful wine will take a while to show its full potential. Drink from 2019.

Roger Voss, December 1, 2017

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Sleek acidity firms this tightly meshed 2007, a racy frame for flavors of crème de cassis, toast, ground ginger and candied lemon zest. Long and minerally on the finish. Drink now through 2027.

Alison Napjus, December 15, 2017

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