2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Millesime Champagne, France (750ml)

TASTING NOTES:

This is showing an array of almonds, frangipani, dried lemons, apricots, pastries and white chocolate, evolving to salted caramel. Fantastic complexity and all in balance, with firm focus yet open and delicious. Creamy, very fine bubbles. Salty, turning chalky and mineral at the end. Drink or hold.

-James Suckling, 96+pts.

Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards in the Cte des Blancs presents its mineral texture and impressively fresh white fruits. Its taut character gives the Champagne a nervy character that helps keep its surprising youthfulness.

-Wine Enthusiast, 95+pts.