NV Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
Region: Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, France
Tasting Note:December 14, 2017
Third wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.
Light golden yellow and lively. A touch sweet on the nose with marzipan and nutty notes. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Oak definitely felt on the palate with some nutty and cream elements. Some citrus fruits too in the long finish.
This bottling was started in 2012 and is made up of equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunièr. 100% of the fruit is vinified in barrel with on 7 grams of sugar. Aged for 7 years on the lees.
Drink Dates:
2017 till 2023.
Price Point:
$$$ - Tasted at the estate, average price in the United States is $76.00.