The name Champagne derived from the Latin term Campania, originally described the rolling open countryside just north of Paris. Over time, the word Champagne became synomous with the millions of bottles of sparkling wine it produces every vintage. With its three main centers of Rheims, Épernay, and Ay, Champagne was the first region to make sparkling wine in any quantity. One of the regions unique qualities lies its latitudinal location. The region of Champagne streches farther north than any other wine region of any significance. Just 90 miles north east of Paris, the extensive chalk laden soils are coverd in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier vines. What separates Champagne from other sparkling wines is its quality and care taken in production. Each bottle of wines attain its bubbles individually through an extensive method of fermentation known as the Method Champagnoise.
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Item SPK141
Pinot Noir: Debuting in the 1995 vintage, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire comes from a walled 1 hectare vineyard planted entirely with Pinot Noir vines. The old vines and the magic of the soil combine to create an extremely complex and rare Champagne.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Pinot Noir
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Item SPK123
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir: First created in the 1982, Billecart-Salmon Grande Cuvée comes from the finest grand cru sites. The Champagne spends 10 years in the house's cellar before release onto the market. An extremely complex sparkling wine, Billecart-Salmon 1996 Grande Cuvée should certainly be included in any Champagne-lover's cellar. Richard Juhlin 96 pts
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK167
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay: Created in 1988 as a tribute to the house's co-founder Elisabeth Salmon. A small portion of Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Ay vinified as red wine is added to the white wine for color, body, and taste. This rosé can certainly be laid down for another 10-15 years.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK124
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier: The blend for the NV Reserve has remained unchanged since 1945: grapes from three different years - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from the best sites of the Marne.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK184
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK139
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier: The exact same blend as the NV Brut Réserve, however the dosage is greater leaving a considerable sweetness.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK125
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir: The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir vinfied as white wine with a small percentage of Pinot Noir vinfied as red wine. A pale pink color with a delicate bouquet of red fruits and long, fresh finish, the NV Rosé is considered one of the premier rosé Champagnes produced.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK166
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir: The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir vinfied as white wine with a small percentage of Pinot Noir vinfied as red wine. A pale pink color with a delicate bouquet of red fruits and long, fresh finish, the NV Rosé is considered one of the premier rosé Champagnes produced.
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK185
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Billecart-Salmon
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK171
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay: WS 96 pts
"A monument to Champagne. Has superb structure. A full-bodied, massive, rich, fruity wine, with intense aromas of yeast and dough, a solid backbone and a super-long finish. Has great aging potential. Better in 1994 to '96, but who can wait to drink it?"
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Bollinger
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK174
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay: WS 94 pts
"A beautiful Champagne, from the complex floral-, coffee- and brioche-scented nose to the graphite, vanilla and citrus flavors. Light-weight and intense, with a lively structure and a long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2018."
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Bollinger
Primary Varietal:
Pinot Noir
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Item SPK181
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay: WS
"Floral, menthol and yeast aromas are distinctive in this fresh, light-weight Champagne. It firms up on the finish, leaving a mouthwatering impression. Drink now."
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Bollinger
Primary Varietal:
Pinot Noir
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Item SPK142
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier: WS 93 pts
"Exudes honey, with richness and a supple texture. Peach, biscuit and dried orange peel notes add complexity, and the wine glides to a long, lingering aftertaste of honey and brioche. Drink now through 2012."
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Bollinger
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK165
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir: WS 91 pts
"An opulent Champagne, with mushroom, toast and honey aromas and flavors. Appealing, this draws you in with its lush texture and supple mousse. Fine length, with a long vanilla- and honey-tinged aftertaste. Drink now."
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Ellner
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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Item SPK164
Chardonnay: Wine Spectator 91pts
"A luxurious, comforting Champagne with lots of flavor and an invitingly rich texture. Its buttery, figgy aromas and creamy flavors are layered and complex, lingering on the lively finish."
Region:
Champagne
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France
Producer:
Guy Charlemagne
Primary Varietal:
Chardonnay
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