{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-le-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-nv-1-5l","title":"Billecart-Salmon Le Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChardonnay from four Grand Cru villages gives this Champagne its chalky precision.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBillecart-Salmon Le Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV is a refined expression of Chardonnay sourced entirely from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Composed of 100% Chardonnay, the cuvée combines fruit from two years together with between 20% and 50% reserve wines to build complexity while preserving freshness and precision. Vinification takes place at low temperature in stainless steel tanks, helping retain the purity and mineral character of the fruit. The Champagne matures for approximately five years on its lees, developing greater texture and aromatic complexity while retaining its finely chiselled structure. Presented here in the 1.5-litre magnum format, it offers an especially graceful expression of the house's elegant Blanc de Blancs style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows an ultra-delicate effervescence with fine, energetic bubbles and a luminous golden colour highlighted by green reflections. Its aromatic profile is distinctly mineral, opening with brioche, fresh butter and white flowers before developing greater finesse with air. The palate combines a creamy, chalky and meringue-like texture with fresh almond, citron zest and bright lemony citrus. A precise line of acidity and minerality keeps the wine fresh and focused despite its generous texture. The finish is persistent and elegant, closing with citrus, chalk and a delicate saline note characteristic of Chardonnay grown on the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Pure, mineral and finely expressive\u003cbr\u003eWhite flowers, fresh butter and brioche layered with bright citrus and pronounced chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Creamy, precise and vibrant\u003cbr\u003eFresh almond, citron zest and lemon citrus carried by a fine mousse, meringue-like texture and energetic mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Persistent, chalky and saline\u003cbr\u003eLingering citrus and fresh almond with precise mineral tension and a delicate saline conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This Champagne is beautifully mineral and taut. It has white fruits and intense citrus giving texture and crispness.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, \u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clean and creamy blanc de blancs. Lovely freshness and balance, with fine, creamy bubbles and a rounded yet dry finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, \u003cstrong\u003e93 Points, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Billecart-Salmon\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Blanc de Blancs\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eSize - 1500ml\u003cbr\u003eTier - NV\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12%\u003cbr\u003eDosage - Extra Brut\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Grand Cru\u003cbr\u003eGrape Blend \/ Cépage - 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310526689367,"sku":"BS-BDB-1.5L","price":429.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/6447a7a3-d7cc-4048-8b8d-be09e1565c37.webp?v=1789708412","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/billecart-salmon-le-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-nv-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}