2009 Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose

Brand	Champagne Billecart-Salmon
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Chard Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	12.5%
Vintage	2009
Country	France

Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon is named after the founder Elisabeth Salmon, this Brut Rosé is the expression of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. It offers a unique and sensorial experience, the fruit of more than a decade of patience, a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. And where Less than 10% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as a red wine. The grapes for the red wine come from the “Valofroy” vineyard of old vines, located on the slopes of Mareuil-sur-A
and which benefits from a south-facing exposure.

A refreshing yet sultry sensory experience of citrus peel and red and blackberry jelly, with the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic range (blackcurrants, blackberries, and blueberries). Gorgeously refined and mature olfactory notes bring out the inimitable fragrances of sweet spices and candied violets.

A distinctive mouthfeel arising from a measured strength which is simultaneously delicate and charming, with flavours developing in perfect harmony (panettone, candied clementines and ginger). A delicate character in the mouth reveals a chalky edge and persistent finish of citron zest. A class act, hard to follow, highlighting the quality of Vintage rose Champagne today.