Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2008 A brooding and inexpressive nose

A brooding and inexpressive nose mixes notes of red pinot fruit with a lovely array of spice and floral elements

The first vintage of this wine was released in 1962

75 ha parcel of vines averaging 35 to 40 years of age)

This isn’t a big wine but the superb detail and unmatched precision are stunning but be aware that it will be a wine for the patient as this is very understated at present and will very definitely require at least a decade of cellar time to really open up

Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2008 A brooding and inexpressive noseThe 2006 Brut Cuve Louis Salmon is a fabulous Champagne that balances the natural richness of the year with tons of energy. In this very warm vintage the winemaking team opted to block most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) to preserve freshness, an approach that worked beautifully. The weight of the year is present, but it is balanced by the wine's freshness and energy. Time in the glass brings out hints of chamomile, marzipan and lemon confit. At