Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 Brut in 1er GP

- 97 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK (11/2023): “The 2009 Champagne Blanc De Blancs Louis Salmon Brut comes from Mesnil, Cramant and Chouilly and was all fermented in stainless steel tank. Since 2009 was a warmer vintage, they did not use wood, as they were looking to preserve the freshness of the wine. A seductive wine that’s almost identical in appearance to the 2017 Blanc de Blancs, this 2009 jumps from the glass with a buoyant personality in its perfume of lemon custard, honeysuckle, fresh brioche, a hint of almond, and juicy pear. Full-bodied, its wonderfully rich texture coats the palate with citrus oils, and it has a finish that won’t quit. It balances its warmth and solar feel with a lovely embrace and retains a powerful yet balanced finish. Drink 2024-2040. 3.8 grams per liter dosage.“ Drinking date: 2024-2040

- 96 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (03/2024): „The 2009 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a rich, heady wine. In 2009, Billecart-Salmon opted not to use lots aged in oak, which, along with partially blocked malolactic fermentation, helps explain the wine's freshness and verve. Lemon peel, white flowers, white pepper and chalk are all beautifully delineated. There's gorgeous density and power here, along with a good bit of vintage 2009 radiance. What a gorgeous Champagne this is. The Louis Salmon is a blend from Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. Dosage is 3.75 grams per liter. Disgorged: second trimester 2022. 2024-2039“

- 96 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „This is showing an array of almonds, frangipani, dried lemons, apricots, pastries and white chocolate, evolving to salted caramel. Fantastic complexity and all in balance, with firm focus yet open and delicious. Creamy, very fine bubbles. Salty, turning chalky and mineral at the end. Drink or hold.“

- JANCIS ROBINSON: „100% Chardonnay from grands crus of the Côtes des Blancs: 21% Chouilly, 58% Cramant, 21% Mesnil-sur-Oger. Dosage 3.75 g/l. Partial malo. 100% vinification in tank before 144 months ageing on lees.
This is certainly not austere but there's not much sign of the richness of the vintage either. This is still extraordinarily taut for a 14-year-old wine. Dense and set for the long term. Very tightly wound – so don't serve this too cold. It deserves to unwind a bit and show its nuance and lacy delicacy – it should to be left to open out in the glass. Admirably persistent.“