Alcohol percentage: 12%
Area:
Billecart-Salmon are based at Mareuil-sur-Ay, just north of Epernay
Grape variety:
Two thirds, Chardonnay, a third Pinot Noir. 13% of the total comes from red wine (also Pinot Noir) added after to the blend to achieve the appropriate pink colour
Producer:
The estate is run by the seventh generation of the family – Francois Roland-Billecart. The whole business is geared to quality not quantity
Maturity potential:
I like Billecart Rosé as young as possible. Or keep it for 2 years to develop chocolate and coffee overtones
The Bottle Shop rating:
Which smart restaurant doesn’t list Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé? Those in the know would all agree it has for some time been the most consistently excellent pink Champagne.
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