Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Cuvée Louis 2007

95+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Disgorged in October 2018 with seven grams per liter dosage, the 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon derives from the villages of Cramant, Chouilly and Mesnil-sur-Oger, and half of the vins clairs that went into the blend were vinified in older barrels. It's still tightly wound, even after over a year on cork, unfurling in the glass with a delicate bouquet of crisp yellow apple, Meyer lemon, blanched almonds, elderflower and crushed chalk. Medium to full-bodied, deep and searingly intense, it's seamless and complete, with a bracing spine of acidity, a delicate pinpoint mousse, and a long, mouthwateringly mineral finish. This is a serious, built-to-age wine that will really reward patience. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2020)"

95 points Decanter: "The Champagnes of Maison Billecart-Salmon are made from grapes grown in a radius of 20km around Epernay, in the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. This cuvée is made from the best parcels of the Côte des Blancs. Simon Field MW: A serious oak-aged blanc de blancs, plenty of pineapple and quince, nutmeg and spice; it’s a very impressive and alluringly seductive wine, young beyond its years! Alan Bednarski: Classic, typical oven-baked stone fruits seasoned with fresh black pepper and cinnamon, a hint of salinity on the finish. Tim Hall: A wide-awake nose: butter, lemon and greengage. A tight middle but so refreshing. Drinking Window: 2021-2030. (Oct 2021)"

95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$180 list] With 50% vinification in oak, this Champagne has a deliciously smooth character while keeping the steely edge of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Its texture is such that, while ready to drink, it could age much further, giving the possibility of a fine maturity. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2019)"

95 points Wine & Spirits: "[$180 list] This is chardonnay from three grand cru villages of the Côte des Blancs: Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. A small percentage of the base wine was made in oak barrels, upping the wine’s creamy intensity, adding a hint of butterscotch to its vibrant lemon-blossom richness. It’s an impressive 2007 that keeps giving beautiful fruit flavors, spicy, cool and lasting. (Dec 2020)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "The velvety texture of this finely knit Champagne ripples on your palate, highlighting flavors of ginger-infused pastry cream, glazed apricot and lemon curd, with a rich hint of hazelnut. Clean-cut, with mouthwatering acidity defining the salty, mineral-laced finish. Disgorged July 2018. Drink now through 2030. (12/15/20)"