Billecart Blanc de Blancs NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Billecart
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Côte des Blancs (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94/100 (2023); James Suckling 93/100; Wine Advocate 92–93; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Wine Spectator 92–94

Tasting Note
Fine, creamy mousse with citrus, green apple and white‑flower aromas; brioche, almond and chalky mineral layers; saline, precise acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, Osciètre caviar, scallops, grilled lobster, smoked salmon; sushi and sashimi, tempura, ceviche, Vietnamese spring rolls, dim sum (har gow).

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; base wines vinified in stainless steel with 20–50% reserve wines; aged 4–5 years on lees; dosage ~7–8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Billecart‑Salmon, family‑owned since 1818 in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ; renowned for elegant, Chardonnay‑led Grand Cru cuvées from the Côte des Blancs.