{"product_id":"champagne-billecart-salmon-champagne-extra-brut-250th-anniversary-cuvee-750ml","title":"Champagne Billecart-Salmon Champagne Extra Brut 250th Anniversary Cuvée 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable limited-edition Champagne created for a historic celebration, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon 250th Anniversary Cuvée Extra Brut 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Created exclusively for the American market, this special cuvée also highlights the longstanding relationship between the United States and Billecart-Salmon, one of Champagne's most respected family-owned houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this exceptional release, Billecart-Salmon selected the outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a year of impressive ripeness, concentration and freshness. The Champagne is composed of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and 35% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sourced from prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly a small portion — approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3% — was vinified in oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the remainder in stainless steel to preserve freshness, purity and precision. The Champagne then spent an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63 months aging on the lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developing complexity and texture while retaining the finely etched character that defines the Billecart-Salmon style. A restrained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Brut dosage of 4.9 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emphasizes the wine's mineral structure and remarkable purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, it displays a luminous pale-gold color with a fine, energetic stream of bubbles. The bouquet is sophisticated and expressive, revealing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enectarine, mirabelle plum and blueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layered with delicate white and violet flowers and subtle chalky minerality. Notes of biscuit and brioche emerge as the wine opens, adding further depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate begins with a beautifully creamy texture before developing remarkable energy and precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoached pear, white flowers and brioche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are framed by an intensely chalky mineral backbone. Notes of almond, peach and citrus add dimension, while the Chardonnay brings finesse and structure and the Pinot Noir contributes depth and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is exceptionally persistent — dry, mineral and finely sculpted, with impressive freshness balancing the richness of the vintage. Powerful without heaviness, this is a serious, sophisticated Champagne that combines the generosity of 2018 with Billecart-Salmon's signature elegance and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollector's bottling and an exceptional Champagne for the table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 250th Anniversary Cuvée is particularly suited to celebratory occasions and sophisticated cuisine.\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\u003e65% Pinot Noir · 35% 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 Luminous pale gold with fine, lively bubbles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nectarine, mirabelle plum, blueberry, white flowers, violets, biscuit and chalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy and energetic with brioche, poached pear, peach, almond and pronounced mineral character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, precise and chalk-driven with exceptional freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled lobster · Seared scallops · Tuna · Caviar · Foie gras · Pata Negra ham · Fine seafood dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montagne de Reims \u0026amp; Côte des Blancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak Vinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.9 g\/L — Extra Brut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly distinctive release, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon 250th Anniversary Cuvée Extra Brut 2018 combines historic significance with the precision, finesse and elegance that have made Billecart-Salmon one of Champagne's great houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53945701531931,"sku":"210000061022","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/ipyug9qzeiyzk3pjbnm6.jpg?v=1789409231","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/champagne-billecart-salmon-champagne-extra-brut-250th-anniversary-cuvee-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}