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N.V. Billecart-Salmon Brut Champagne Reserve Champagne Blend
Champagne Blend: 750ml
points awarded:
WE 91Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, November 2011
50% pinot meunier, 30% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. 60% of the cuvée is from the 2008 harvest with the rest from 2006 and 2007 with 6 g/ltr of sugar in the dosage. Pear and baked apple make a restrained aromatic statement. This bottling is more explosive with ripe and juicy fruit flavors that dominate the round, medium-bodied midpalate showing hints of pineapple and banana. These soft textures taper towards a spicy, citrusy finish.
91 points,
Wine Enthusiast, December 2011
Made with a high proportion of Pinot Meunier, this is elegant, fruity, with plenty of good acidity and a wonderful floral character. It is so fruity, fresh, a wine for real enjoyment. R.V.
89 points,
Wine Spectator, January 2011
A dry, chalky Champagne, with hints of biscuit, lemon curd and white peach. Medium-bodied, with a fresh finish. Drink now. -AN

