{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-champagne-demi-sec-750ml","title":"Billecart Salmon Champagne Demi Sec 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon Demi-Sec is a beautifully refined expression of the sweeter side of Champagne, combining richness and generosity with the remarkable finesse for which this historic family-owned house is renowned. Rather than simply emphasizing sweetness, the cuvée achieves an impressive balance between dosage, freshness and acidity, resulting in a Champagne that is lush and expressive while remaining elegant and remarkably easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is identical to that of Billecart-Salmon’s celebrated Brut Réserve, but with a higher dosage that gives the wine additional roundness, texture and richness. It is composed of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drawing fruit from several of Champagne’s important growing areas, including the Montagne de Reims, Grande Vallée de la Marne, Vallée de la Marne and selected Chardonnay crus throughout the region. A substantial proportion of reserve wines adds depth, consistency and complexity to the final blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the Champagne displays a luminous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale-gold color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a persistent stream of very fine bubbles. The bouquet is lively and inviting, opening with delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before developing richer notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuttered brioche, pastry and ripe orchard fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is generous and creamy, with a fine mousse and an appealing sweetness beautifully counterbalanced by Champagne’s natural acidity. The result is harmonious rather than overtly sugary, with the richness of the fruit and dosage carried by freshness and an elegant, lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon vinifies the wine primarily in stainless-steel tanks, with partial malolactic fermentation helping preserve freshness while adding suppleness. The current house specifications indicate approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–60% reserve wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 months of aging on the lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a dosage of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Demi-Sec Champagne is traditionally associated with dessert, this cuvée is remarkably versatile at the table. It is particularly delicious with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit tarts, pastries, brioche, lemon meringue tart and chocolate cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its combination of sweetness and acidity can complement rather than overwhelm the dessert. It can also create an intriguing sweet-and-savory pairing with richer foods such as foie gras or toasted brioche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe well chilled at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46°F \/ 8°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Meunier · 30% Pinot Noir · 30% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White flowers, buttered brioche, pastry and ripe fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and full-flavored, with creamy texture, fine bubbles and beautifully balanced sweetness and acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, elegant and lingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit tarts · Lemon meringue tart · Chocolate cake · Pastries · Brioche · Shortbread · Foie gras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–60% reserve wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Stainless-steel vinification · Partial malolactic fermentation · Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 months on the lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 g\/L dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon Demi-Sec is an elegant choice for those who enjoy Champagne with greater richness and sweetness, yet still want the freshness, precision and sophisticated house style that define Billecart-Salmon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050818683163,"sku":"210000052519","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/zxy1ufe1nwmx0gmhanvd.jpg?v=1789409435","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/billecart-salmon-champagne-demi-sec-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}