2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire [JS98][WE96][WA95] Spain with perfectly integrated acidity and

with perfectly integrated acidity and smooth tannins

rich and long

None of the lots were put through MLF to retain as much brightness and energy as possible

earthy and sweet

including Klosterberg and Sandgrub

2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire [JS98][WE96][WA95] Spain with perfectly integrated acidity andProducer: Champagne Billecart Salmon Region: Champagne, France Blend: 100% Pinot Noir Year: 2005 James Suckling, 98 Points "Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. Its creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel