Log in / Sign up Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut Vintage 2009
The champagnes of Maison Billecart-Salmon are above all created thanks to the knowledge of the men who rigorously cultivate an estate of 100 hectares, obtaining grapes from an area totalling 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region.
The majority of the grapes used for vinification come from a radius of 20km around Epernay, where the Grand Crus of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay co-exist, in the ethereal vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne, and the Côte des Blancs.
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Aged on lees for 9 years this excellent vintage Champagne is comprised of 40% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, and 27% Pinot Meunier grapes sourced from predominately (73%) Grand Cru and Premier Crus. A frothy white mousse forms over a pale straw/pale gold-coloured base that’s finely threaded by a very persistent bead. Pronounced aromatics of pear and yeast lees meld into brioche, citrus, oily toast-like notes, dried honey, and almond. The rich, powerful palate is caressed with baked bread, pear, yeast lees, and citrus flavours which have a full creamy-like feel. Elements of roasted almonds, subtle oily cashew, and dried honey characters chime in on the dry, crisp finish. Long, complex aftertaste.
