Winery | Billecart-Salmon |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Region | Champagne |
Wine style | French Champagne |
Alcohol content | 12% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Appearance: A salmon pink tint underscored by a gracious and persistant effervescent veil. A very seductive visual ensemble, with a soft shimmering reflection, rising to an accomplished articulation of a great vintage. Aroma: It is a refreshing sensorial expression of crisp red berries, citrus peel and stone fruits. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic generosity (fresh figs, white peach, peony). Fine and ripe olfactive notes, respectfully softening the distinctive perfume of summer fruits and wild strawberries. Palate: A rich and deep luscious flavour owing to the noble and harmonious maturing of the wine. An ample and pure character in the mouth unveiling the soft spices of tangy mandarine and the persistant flavours of roses. |
While there are many sparkling wine regions around the globe, only Champagne from the Champagne appellation in France can be labeled as such.
Champagne has long been the wine of choice to celebrate special occasions, and its reputation as a luxury beverage has been intact since the Romans established vineyards in Reims in the 5th century (that's a really long time ago).
Sparkling Champagne was...
