Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2012 blood orange

blood orange

5 ha parcel situated directly across from Domaine Rousseau’s parcel of Chambertin)

musky earth and spicecake aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral nuance with aeration

This is terrific and absolutely worth considering

whilst retaining a sense of elegance and translating the terroir

Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2012 blood orangeThe 2006 Brut Cuve Louis Salmon is a fabulous Champagne that balances the natural richness of the year with tons of energy. In this very warm vintage the winemaking team opted to block most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) to preserve freshness, an approach that worked beautifully. The weight of the year is present, but it is balanced by the wine's freshness and energy. Time in the glass brings out hints of chamomile, marzipan and lemon confit. At