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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2012: best 2022 to 2042.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2023 | 2012 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: floral notes, hazelnut, chestnut bread, fresh mango
Palate: creamy feel, full-bodied finesse, baked goods, mandarin pulp, candied chestnut
A vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs prestige cuvee: floral notes with hazelnut and chestnut bread over a creamy, full-bodied palate of baked goods, mango and candied chestnut.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Racy chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters. -
Turbot
Creamy finesse and minerality frame fine white fish. -
Aged Comte
Hazelnut and chestnut notes meet the nutty cheese.
How to serve Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Turbot, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cuvee Louis is Billecart-Salmon's vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, drawing on Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs for a more powerful prestige expression.
- 2006: Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs established as the vintage prestige Chardonnay
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Billecart-Salmon · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Cold fermentation; Grand Cru Chardonnay, long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 230 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs
What does Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, floral notes, hazelnut, chestnut bread, fresh mango. On the palate, creamy feel, full-bodied finesse, baked goods, mandarin pulp, candied chestnut. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs prestige cuvee: floral notes with hazelnut and chestnut bread over a creamy, full-bodied palate of baked goods, mango and candied chestnut.
When should I drink Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Turbot and Aged Comte. Racy chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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