The 2007 "Cuvée Louis" is our best value in true tête de cuvée Champagne, and one of the best that we have at any price. It is made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay from the hallowed ground of Mesnil, Cramant and Chouilly and 50% barrel fermented. This ultimately elegant wine has the creamy texture and tight miniscule bead that you would expect from a top of the line offering from a great house like Billecart, but has even more to offer than that. For me, it is not the subtle brioche on the nose or even the precise Meyer lemon fruit on the mid palate, but the ultra-long swelling finish that really floors me with this wine. The chalky, concentrated length of this bottling is astounding. I loved to recommend this Champagne at $170, at the current price it is just too good.

Wow, this is a very delicious Champagne! On the nose from the forefront, Seville orange, praline, honeycomb, vanilla wafers, and citron marmalade. Apple and Asian pear follow, but there is an overwhelming yet lovely white floral, Seville orange and slightly oxidative aroma that really separates this Champagne from the others. Medium acidity and an exceptionally nice finish. This one is a keeper for a couple years if one chooses but when enjoyed decant and savor with someone really special or as a treat for oneself.

This immediately explodes aromatically out of the glass and you know its going to be classy stuff, as one expects from Billecart-Salmon. Gary was able to get a great price on this Cuvee Louis and as a result we can all benefit and enjoy this fabulous Champagne. 100% Grand Cru fruit from the excellent 2007 vintage, and with 10 years on the lees there is a lot of complexity and weight to the creamy palate. I think this would be a great choice to lay down and drink with more bottle age and even more complexity. This shows the power and intensity of fruit from the Cotes des Blancs with a fantastic chalk filled palate that is sure to be lip-smackingly delicious.