1996 Billecart-Salmon - Brut Grand Cuvee
France - Champagne
Champagne Blend
Sparkling
Sparkling
RJ
93
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Producer Notes
Billecart-Salmon was established in 1818 by Nicolas-François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in the town of Mareuil-sur-Ay. It is one of the few Champagne houses still owned by the original family. The house is renowned for its non-vintage rosé, but also makes vintage champagnes and a Brut Réserve (a blend of three vintages). Billecart-Salmon farms 30 hectares of its own fruit and purchases grapes... More »
Professional Reviews
RJ
93
- Source
- Richard Juhlin
This is a real direct hit with layers of mature fruitiness, sweets, roasted coffee beans and the typical Billecart charm. Expressive and elegant, with substance.
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