Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne 1996

A house most known for their popular Brut Rosandeacute;,andnbsp;Billecartandnbsp;decided to create a prestige rosandeacute;andnbsp;in 1988 to provide a counterpart to their Nicolas Francoisandnbsp;Billecartandnbsp;cuvandeacute;eandnbsp;(and the non-vintage rosandeacute;). The wine is comprised of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir;andnbsp;a total of 8 percent of the wine is still red wine, coming from the houseand#39;s oldestandnbsp;Mareuil-sur-Aandyuml;andnbsp;vines. Theandnbsp;resulting wine is fresh but round and soft, both red fruit and orange peelandnbsp;pervadingandnbsp;the delicate mousse. The vintage created some of the most exceptional wines, both concentrated and deep yet with mouthwatering acidity. One to drink immediately or cellar many years longer!andnbsp;

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