Billecart-Salmon Brut "Sous Bois" Champagne bright yellow

bright yellow

A Sonoma beauty

The old plot is named Kackert and was owned by the Freiherr von Schorlemer Estate for almost 100 years

like Domaine de Chevalier and Smith Haut Lafite

Billecart-Salmon Brut "Sous Bois" Champagne bright yellowThis new cuvee is all vinified in oak but hasn't a hint of obvious oak on the nose. Lovely quality of fizz. Brooding and intense. There is marked density here and excellent balance and persistence. As usual, we are not told on the back label how old this blend may be, just that it is 'respectfully composed' of the three Champagne varieties. But it's impressive wine and I suspect it will not be cheap. Recommended. (JR)