| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Blend | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
Champagne France |
| ABV | 12.3% |
| Price | $87.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-12-10 |
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Billecart Salmon Brut Sous Bois NV Review
Billecart Salmon Sous Bois is unique, complex, and by no means a typical Champagne. Fans of aged white wines will appreciate its rich, oxidative character. Everything about this wine is elevated: From grapes grown on premier and grand cru vineyards to all vinification taking place in oak casks to its lengthy aging — up to seven years on lees. While its oxidative nature is on the forefront, notes of fresh fruit are indisputable. Its savory character provides intrigue and electric acidity.
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