Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon 1996
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- Winery:
- Billecart-Salmon
- Varietal:
- Champagne Blend
- Region:
- France > Champagne
- Type:
- Sparkling Wine
- Color:
- Rosé
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.
Winemakers Notes
Although Billecart-Salmon may not be as well known in this part of the world as the likes of Moet & Chandon, if you've ever had the pleasure of sampling this superb bottle of French bubbly, you'll understand why it remains so highly prized by lovers of fine Champagne. A wonderful gift to celebrate any special event at a price you can afford.
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