2012 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Louis Salmon" Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, France 1.5L MAGABOUT THIS WINE This cuve was named in tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmons brother, who was passionate about oenology and highly involved in winemaking from the earliest creation of the House. Originating from the best parcels of the Cte des Blancs, the Blanc de Blancs vintage is endowed with purity and minerality. 100% Chardonnay grands crus of Cte des Blancs: 60% Mesnil sur Oger, 23% Cramant, 11% Chouilly et 6% Oiry. 25% vinified in oak casks Ageing

the Protea

Having produced so many world class wines from around the globe

Sterile filtered

hot days allow for sublime ripeness

the preconditions for a successful vintage

in many ways

the area on the top of Cote d'Or escarpment

followed by hand sorting of any imperfect berries on a vibrating triage table at the winery

The domain is located in the south of France

red cherry

as it’s the last year they’ll be able to harvest grapes from the Bonnege parcel: their family leased this parcel for two generations

Nikolaus Saahs