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Grande Cuvée 1996

Billecart-Salmon, Champagne, France

Billecart-Salmon
Champagne France
  • 95
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  • 5 Pros of
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  • Country ranking ?

    1 040

  • Producer ranking ?

    23

  • Decanting time

    No

  • When to drink

    2020-2035

  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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Wine Information

Champagne Billecart-Salmon
CHAMPAGNE, RANSKA
Billecart-Salmonin Samppanjatalo sijaitsee Mareuil-sur-Aÿn kylässä, Marne-joen pohjoisrannalla. Talon perustivat vuonna 1818 aviopari Nicolas Francois Billecart ja Elisabeth Salmon. Talo on edelleen pääosin Billecartin perheen omistuksessa ja sen johdossa jo seitsemäs sukupolvi (veljekset Antoine ja Francois Roland-Billecart). Viinintekijänä on vuodesta 1985 lähtien toiminut arvostettu Francois Do...

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Tasting note

color

Roteva

ending

Pitkä and Puhdaspiirteinen

flavors

Paahteinen, Mineraalinen and Pähkinäinen

nose

Moniulotteinen and Antava

recommend

Kyllä

taste

Tasapainoinen, Konsentroitunut, Moniulotteinen and Raikas

Written Notes

This is a real direct hit with layers of mature fruitiness, sweets, roasted coffee beans and the typical Billecart charm. Expressive and elegant, with substance.
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  • 94p
Billecart-Salmon Grand Cuvée 1996 Open, complex and maturing nose, very toasty with golden apples and pears drenched in butter, caramel, orange zest, Tarte Tatin, citrus and smokey notes. Full and racy on the palate with great balance and power. Rich flavors that mirrors the nose with caramelized apples and pears in pastry with butter and citrus. Tightens up on the very long finish with a superbly balanced and racy acidity. Ends on a fresh and mineral note. Excellent as always. Tasted 8 times with consistent notes. Drink now-2023 94p
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  • 94p
Stunning at this point. Plenty of power with lemon curd, orange peel, leading towards a super-crisp finish.
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  • 93p
Medium-deep lemon-gold colour. Waxy and spicy, evolved and honeyed nose. Intensie and chewy. Monster on the palate, so intense , so firm and focused. So fresh, chewy monster.I like the harmony
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  • 93p
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Origin

Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne

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