1999 Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs

1999 Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Champagne, case of six bottles.

A Champagne of delicacy and elegance.

The Billecart-Salmon house was born in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Remaining a family business today, the house strives to build upon the legend of Champagne with a philosophy of finesse, balance and elegance. With grapes sourced from a surface of 170 hectares, the majority come from the region of Epernay, home to the greatest vintages of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. Billecart-Salmon combines modern technology with nearly two centuries of tradition and the savoir-faire of their staff, forever striving for excellence.

This Chardonnay Cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay.

Appearance: The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold colour.

Aroma: A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity of dry fruits aromas, almonds and fresh hazelnuts mixed with those of fruits of white flesh.

Palate: The creamy sensation of the bubble associated to aromas of buttered brioche and mineral aromas. Persistent finish with a fresh and elegant sweetness.

Serving: This great bottle will make a perfect marriage with caviar or fine oysters but also with grilled fish and seafood.

From François Domi, Billecart-Salmon chief winemaker.