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Champagne Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire Blanc de Noirs 1999 75cl

AOC Grand Cru | Côte des Blancs | Champagne | France
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1999 2007
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98 By James Suckling
An extraordinary one-hectare parcel of pinot noir planted in 1964. Deep golden hue. An extremely rich and majestic nose with savory notes of cocoa, smoked mushroom, forest floor earthiness, grilled hazelnuts, orange marmalade, spiced cherries, plums and spiced bread. Wildly complex! The palate has a languid, toasty core of flavor with a deep warming wash of spices, toasted almonds and grilled hazelnuts. Freshens to dried cherry and plum pastry leading into a smooth and vinous finish. Striking depth and grace. Drinks like an old Burgundy. Disgorged in June 2014. Drink now.
Producer
Billecart Salmon
Independently run since 1818, the Billecart-Salmon Champagne House is one of the few in the region that has remained family-owned since the beginning. The maison sits in the heart of Champagne, tucked away in a small village called Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Today, the Billecart family’s founding objective, to create wines with finesse, balance and elegance has continued with François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, representing the sixth generation. François Domi, the head oenologist, works alongside the brothers to follow the traditional Methode Champenoise that has been used for over two centuries. The Brut Réserve is a blend of three vintages and represents the estate’s superior quality in an intense and refined Champagne, with a sizable proportion of Chardonnay.