{"product_id":"champagne-billecart-salmon-brut-vintage-2009","title":"Champagne \"Billecart-Salmon\" Brut Vintage 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this Extra Brut dosage wine, the flavours of the great Pinot Noirs prevail, tempered by the elegance of the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and the unmistakable note of Pinot Meunier. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:  This wine, with its pale golden color and delicate, luminous yellow highlights, is naturally enveloped in a subtle effervescence. On the palate, it offers a taut and captivating tactile pleasure, with flavors of blueberry and cherry clafoutis, amplified by the delicate texture of a slow, creamy second fermentation. The wine stands out for its lively, elegant character and precise structure, concluding with a lingering finish. Delicious intensity from a precise fruitiness with elegant notes of nuts and stone fruit (fresh hazelnuts, pomelo pulp). A sensory development built on exquisite pastry notes (raw butter, lemon curd). A controlled aromatic expression, endowed with a refreshing and refined purity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:  A deeply sculpted Vintage, with a noble and elegant character. It is best enjoyed with sea bream ceviche with citrus and avocado or seared foie gras with peach, verbena, and rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIZE\u003c\/b\u003e:  0.75 litre bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/b\u003e:  France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRAPES\u003c\/b\u003e:  62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRADATION\u003c\/b\u003e:  12% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TEMPERATURE:\u003c\/b\u003e Temperature between 8\/10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTORAGE METHOD\u003c\/b\u003e:  In a cool place away from sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/b\u003e:  Billecart-Salmon, Aÿ-Champagne, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFIC NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e:  Contains sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaison Billecart-Salmon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe House's champagne is the fruit of the expertise of its people, who tend a 100-hectare estate. The grapes come from 40 Champagne crus, planted over a total area of ​​300 hectares. Most of the grapes used for winemaking are grown within a 20-kilometer radius of the town of Épernay. This region, stretching between the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs, and the Marne Valley, is home to the grand crus of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. It all began in 1818, when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon married and founded their Champagne House. It's the story of a family, because Louis Salmon, Elisabeth's brother and a passionate winemaker, also participates in the production of the wines. And so, after seven generations, the entire family continues to contribute to passing on the tradition, remaining faithful to an unchanging commitment: \u0026quot;Prioritize quality, strive for excellence.\u0026quot; In this parcel, the vines are managed and cared for with extreme care, fully respecting the environment. Maison Billecart-Salmon has chosen to return to traditional methods by reintroducing draft horses and sheep. This improves the soil's porosity and biodiversity, the roots develop deeply, and the extracted minerals favor the growth of smaller, more concentrated grapes, which best express the uniqueness of our terroir. Clos Saint-Hilaire has created an exceptional champagne named after the patron saint of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir vinified in barrels, it develops a rare complexity and surprising freshness. A limited quantity of bottles is produced each vintage: between 3,500 and 7,500, all numbered. In the 1950s, the Maison introduced the cold racking technique and stainless steel vats for longer, low-temperature fermentation. The vat room primarily uses small, temperature-controlled vats (47 hectoliters), which allow for the traceability of the vines and parcels.This cru-by-cru, varietal-by-varietal vinification method allows for the preservation of all the terroir's distinctive characteristics. Vinification at low temperatures slows the fermentation process, favoring airy, delicate aromas that reveal the fruit's purest expression. The authentic expression of the Billecart-Salmon style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649743016267,"sku":"VIN01302","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6616\/2598\/files\/ChampagneBillecart-SalmonBrutVintage200.png?v=1716904531","url":"https:\/\/cosidilposto.com\/en\/products\/champagne-billecart-salmon-brut-vintage-2009","provider":"Cose del Posto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}