BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE CUVÉE ELISABETH SALMON 2008
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Depth and complexity
Created in 1988 as a tribute to one of the House’s founders, Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its sparkle and refined purity of grandeur and unique character. This great, rare and sought-after wine subtly offers the signature of our top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs.
| France, Champagne | |
| APPELLATION: | Champagne AOC |
| GRAPES: | 50% Pinot Noir 50% Chardonnay |
| APPEARANCE: | With soft, shimmering reflections and a sustained pink hue, this seductive blend has a radiant brilliance |
| AROMA: | There is a refreshing sensorial expression of citrus peel and red berry jelly. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic generosity (antique roses, cherries and white peaches). Lovely olfactive notes respectfully soften the distinctive perfume of wild strawberries and scented soft spices |
| PALATE: | A measured strength which is delicate and charming at the same time, and with a harmonious maturing of flavours (mandarin, blood orange and Reinette apple tart). An ample and pure character in the mouth unveiling a chalky edge and a persistent finish of lightly candied citron |
| FOOD PAIRING: | This great wine, with its extreme finesse, is a sign of the delicate personality of its textures and flavours. An aromatic charm with a rare mineral dimension, marries well with beautiful creamy poultry, in particular poulet de Bresse or Breton langoustines royales |
| SERVICE TEMPERATURE: | 11-12 °C |
RP97
Aromas of red berries, orange rind, dried flowers, warm brioche and spices introduce the 2007 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth, one of the highlights of this tasting chez Billecart. It's full-bodied, broad and vinous, with an enveloping attack and a bright underlying spice of acidity, revealing plenty of chalky dry extract and concentration, concluding with a long and precise finish. Despite the style of the vintage and the fact that malolactic fermentation was largely blocked, this is quite a textural, powerful wine.
31/08/2019 William Kelley
