Billecart Salmon: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut 2012

Name: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut
Brand: Billecart Salmon
SKU: 70037H
Price: 1459 DKK
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: Chardonnay 100%

: hvid, tør; Fermentering på flaske; Perling; 12,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2027–2042

: mineral; eksotisk & aromatisk; fuld & rund

: Lobenberg: 96–97+/100; Parker: 96/100; Suckling: 99/100; Galloni: 97/100; Wine Enthusiast: 96/100

: Frankrig, Champagne, Vallée de la Marne

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Champagne Billecart-Salmon, 40 Rue Carnot, 51160 Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, FRANKREICH

Cuvée Louis er Blanc de Blancs-modstykket til Rosé Elisabeth, prestigecuvéen lavet af husets bedste Chardonnay-druer. Opkaldt efter Elisabeth Salmons bror. På trods af frost og haglbyger i foråret og en meget varm og tør sommer gav 2012-årgangen, der var præget af kontraster, alligevel fremragende druer. Druerne kommer fra Grands Crus i Cote des Blancs: Chouilly (40 %) og Cramant (33 %) giver cremethed og finesse, mens Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (20 %) og Avize (7 %) giver den mineralske rygrad. I overensstemmelse med årgangen viser næsen moden gul frugt, fingerlime og grapefrugt med butterdej og hvid peber underneden. Ekstremt puristisk og klar i munden på trods af sin enorme kraft. Et fremragende udtryk for Chardonnay. Drikkes bedst ikke for koldt (10 til 12 grader) og af større vinglas for at få det fulde spektrum. Degorgeret i foråret 2023.

Parker om: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

Originating from a mid-September harvest following a mildew-pressured season that resulted in comparatively low yields, the 2012 Blanc de Blancs Louis Salmon has produced a flamboyant wine that blossoms in the glass with aromas of lemon confit, nashi pear, quince and peach mingled with almond paste and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, concentrated and profound, with ripe yet racy acidity and a layered core of fruit. Its textural attack segues into a resonant, pungently chalky mid-palate, concluding with a long, saline finish tinged with grapefruit. It is slightly more powerful than the 2013 rendition, exhibiting a subtle phenolic nuance; yet, it likewise reflects Billecart’s contemporary stylistic direction. Disgorged in January 2023 with a dosage of 3.9 grams per liter, only a quarter of the base wines were matured in barrel, while approximately 90% underwent malolactic fermentation. The blend is anchored in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, complemented by wines from Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry.

Suckling om: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

Incredible aromas of brioche, bread dough and pie crust with superb, electrifying fruit, from peaches to fresh apples. It’s driven, mouthwatering and with fantastic structure, yet it’s so balanced and creamy. Very fine and silky bubbles. It’s better and better as it warms slightly in the glass. 3.9g/L dosage. Drink or hold.

Galloni om: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

The 2012 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a large-scale, ample wine. A rich, heady Champagne, the 2012 has started to open nicely. It is far more expressive today than it was a year ago. Even so, this remains a very young Champagne, one that needs time to shed some of its considerable baby fat. Baked apple tart, dried flowers, mint and dried citrus peel are some of the many nuances that emerge over time. Tropical notes wrap around the substantial finish. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2023.

Wine Enthusiast om: Champagne Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

Produced from top parcels of Chardonnay in the Côte des Blancs, this fine Champagne is impressive. It is rich and mature, the almond aroma and croissant flavor balanced by still bright citrus and minerality. It is a great wine, just right, ready to drink.

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