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Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006

SKU: BSSH200610 UCAU

$1,199.00

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Produced by the prestigious Billecart-Salmon house located in Mareuil-sur-Ay, in the heart of Champagne, France, known for producing rare and sought-after champagne.

98/100-Vinous" The 2006 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is fabulous-The precision here is just mind-blowing"

Enchanting aromas revealing a symphony of floral notes, ripe fruits like pear and apricot, and a touch of citrus zest along with a refined pallet showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit, minerality, and subtle brioche undertones leading to a creamy luxurious finish.

Critic Scores

98 // Vinous

"The 2006 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is fabulous. In this radiant year, the Clos Saint-Hilaire has a touch more mid-palate sweetness and generosity, but that’s a good thing, as it balances some of the more austere leanings that can make young vintages hard to appreciate upon release. Apricot, lemon confit, ginger, graphite, spice and crushed rocks are strands in a gorgeous, captivating tapestry that dazzles right out of the gate. The precision here is just mind-blowing. Billecart's 2006 Clos Saint-Hilaire is a very special Champagne, that much is very clear."

95 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Disgorged in November 2020 with two grams per liter dosage, Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is showing well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, dried fruits, walnuts, bee pollen and spices. Full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's a concentrated, muscular young wine, allying maturing flavors with broad structural shoulders and racy acids and concluding with a long, resonant and slightly mordant finish. From a parcel planted in 1964 and vinified entirely in oak, this is a powerful Champagne of considerable presence that needs some more time on cork to unwind and round out."

93 // Decanter

"Although it was disgorged in November 2020, Mathieu Roland Billecart has been keen to delay the release. The ageing post disgorgement is just as important as that before it and sometimes overlooked, he maintains. The wine has an attractive Welsh gold colour, a lively and persistent mousse, and seductive aromas of nectarine, greengage and Victoria plum. I even noted a hint of spearmint. The palate maintains a youthful nervosité; behind that generous fruit, including red fruit (cherry mainly), hints of brioche and hazelnut and then an authoritative finish. Great potential."

Product Details

Sparkling

2006

Pinot Noir

Billecart Salmon

Champagne, France

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Cork

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that offers a truly unforgettable sensory experience. Allow me to paint a picture of this remarkable vintage and entice your taste buds.

Upon pouring a glass of Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006, you'll be captivated by its beautiful golden hue with a delicate effervescence. The aromas that greet your nose are enchanting, revealing a symphony of floral notes, ripe fruits like pear and apricot, and a touch of citrus zest. These elegant aromatics are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship employed in its production.On the palate, this champagne unfolds with grace and finesse. The flavors are refined, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit, minerality, and subtle brioche undertones. The mousse is creamy, providing a luxurious texture that dances on your taste buds. The balance between freshness and depth is impeccable, leaving a long and lingering finish that lingers in your memory.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, marking a significant milestone, or simply indulging in life's luxuries, Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 promises an extraordinary experience that will be cherished for years to come. Its exceptional quality, combined with its limited availability, makes it an investment that only appreciates in value.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apricot, Lime, Pear

Palate:

Cream, Mineral, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Tasting Notes

Description

Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that offers a truly unforgettable sensory experience. Allow me to paint a picture of this remarkable vintage and entice your taste buds.

Upon pouring a glass of Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006, you'll be captivated by its beautiful golden hue with a delicate effervescence. The aromas that greet your nose are enchanting, revealing a symphony of floral notes, ripe fruits like pear and apricot, and a touch of citrus zest. These elegant aromatics are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship employed in its production.On the palate, this champagne unfolds with grace and finesse. The flavors are refined, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit, minerality, and subtle brioche undertones. The mousse is creamy, providing a luxurious texture that dances on your taste buds. The balance between freshness and depth is impeccable, leaving a long and lingering finish that lingers in your memory.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, marking a significant milestone, or simply indulging in life's luxuries, Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 promises an extraordinary experience that will be cherished for years to come. Its exceptional quality, combined with its limited availability, makes it an investment that only appreciates in value.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apricot, Lime, Pear

Palate:

Cream, Mineral, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Billecart Salmon

In 1818, Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon founded a Champagne house in Mareuil-sur-AØ that is still family owned and operated by their descendants nearly 200 years later. The estate-grown grapes total 100 hectares, while those used in production (of 220 hectares) are sourced from 40 crus in the Champagne region. The grapes for BillecartÕs most prestigious cuvee, however, are hidden away in a small garden plot next to the family home in Mareuil-sur-AØ. The Clos Saint-Hilaire, named after the patron saint of the regionÕs church, measures just one hectare of Pinot Noir planted in 1968. Today, the 6th generation, Francois and Antoine Roland are at the helm of the house, supported by Denis BlŽe, Vineyard Director. BlŽe knows the vineyards well; heÕs been their keeper for the past twenty years. Using draught horses to till the vineyard, he promotes deep, minerally enriched roots that produce small, concentrated berries. This method also assists to promote biodiversity in the vineyard, which has allowed the winery to do away with herbicides.

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