100 points James Suckling: "This is an extraordinary Champagne with super density and richness, yet it’s so formed and fresh. Full-bodied with layers and layers of fruit. It’s sort of a beast! But absolutely fascinating and hard to describe. Mind-blowing! Purity and chic. This was a tiny crop of one third from this one-hectare vintage. 1,000 bottles made. Drink or hold. (12/15/20)"
98 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "Florality, fresh white field mushroom, freshly cut green apple and a touch of Mirabelle. The palate has an enticing saltiness, a generous depth of red apple flesh, that gorgeous dusting of rye bread pepperiness, an an immense depth and concentration. The youthfulness is astonishing and the autolysis shows itself with the utmost umami subtlety and length. This is absolutely contained generosity, toned and tense and oh so sleek - in 2003. Remarkable. (8/8/21)"
98 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
98 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "Florality, fresh white field mushroom, freshly cut green apple and a touch of Mirabelle. The palate has an enticing saltiness, a generous depth of red apple flesh, that gorgeous dusting of rye bread pepperiness, an an immense depth and concentration. The youthfulness is astonishing and the autolysis shows itself with the utmost umami subtlety and length. This is absolutely contained generosity, toned and tense and oh so sleek - in 2003. Remarkable. (8/8/21)"
98 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
| Product SKU | 345579 |
| Producer | Billecart-Salmon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Designation | Blanc de Noirs|Brut |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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