1996 Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

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98
Points
Tasting 2022

Tasting Notes

98
Tasting from 01.01.2022: Anne Krebiehl MW

A hint of roasted cashew creates a smoky, salty first impression. A certain creaminess then recalls salted, liquid, smooth, blond caramel. Then the citrus lift of dried lemon peel sets in. The palate is pristine and slender, still vivid with its electric acidity, but bathed in wonderful tertiary flavours of roasted nut, candied lemon peel, and salty hazelnut praline. The mousse is lively and the tiny, fine pin-prick bubbles heighten all those gorgeous, lifted notes of citrus: charred lemon, freshly grated Amalfi zest, candied peel. There is a well of freshness here, beautiful salty depth and despite the ongoing evolution, this has a lovely future ahead of it. The finish holds the most subtle hint of coffee and addictive acidity.

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Category: Sparkling Wine - Champagne
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 1996
Taste: brut
Alcohol Level: 12%
Stopper: Cork
Residual Sugar: 10 g/l
Region
Champagne, France
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Champagne Billecart-Salmon

51160 Mareuil-sur-Ay
Frankreich
+33 (326) 52 60 22
www.champagne-billecart.fr

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2008 Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay
12%
Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine
99
2002 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir
12,9%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
99
1996 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir
12%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
99
1988 Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay
12%
Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine
99
2007 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut Sparkling Wine
98
2006 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut Sparkling Wine
98
2003 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir
12,4%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
98
2002 Cuveé Nicolas Francois Billecart
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Cuveé Nicolas Francois Billecart Sparkling Wine
98
2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Élisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Vallée de la Marne,  Champagne,  France
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€€€€€
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Élisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut Sparkling Wine
98
1996 Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay
12%
Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine
98
2008 Champagne Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs »Louis Salmon« Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs »Louis Salmon« Brut Sparkling Wine
97
2008 Billecart-Salmon Vintage Extra Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Billecart-Salmon Vintage Extra Brut Sparkling Wine
97
2006 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir
12,5%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
97
2004 Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine
97
1998 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
97
1995 Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir
12%
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Wine
97
2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Sparkling Wine
96
2008 Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut Sparkling Wine
96
2007 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Élisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Élisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut Sparkling Wine
96
2006 Cuveé Elisabeth Salmon Rosé
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
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Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Cuveé Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Sparkling Wine
96
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