Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2012 earth and a hint of

earth and a hint of humus give way to equally earthy medium weight flavors that possess good volume and a fine muscularity

As it virtually always does

musky earth and spicecake aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral nuance with aeration

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This is a far cry from the old-school style of Troplong Mondot from a few years back

Billecart Salmon, Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2012 earth and a hint ofThe 2006 Brut Cuve Louis Salmon is a fabulous Champagne that balances the natural richness of the year with tons of energy. In this very warm vintage the winemaking team opted to block most of the malolactic fermentation (70%) to preserve freshness, an approach that worked beautifully. The weight of the year is present, but it is balanced by the wine's freshness and energy. Time in the glass brings out hints of chamomile, marzipan and lemon confit. At