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98
/ 100
Vinous -
95
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
93
/ 100
Decanter
Sparkling
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2006
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Champagne,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
Drink Now
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"The 2006 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is fabulous. In this radiant year, the Clos Saint-Hilaire has a touch more mid-palate sweetness and generosity, but that’s a good thing, as it balances some of the more austere leanings that can make young vintages hard to appreciate upon release. Apricot, lemon confit, ginger, graphite, spice and crushed rocks are strands in a gorgeous, captivating tapestry that dazzles right out of the gate. The precision here is just mind-blowing. Billecart's 2006 Clos Saint-Hilaire is a very special Champagne, that much is very clear."
- Vinous
95 / 100
"Disgorged in November 2020 with two grams per liter dosage, Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is showing well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, dried fruits, walnuts, bee pollen and spices. Full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's a concentrated, muscular young wine, allying maturing flavors with broad structural shoulders and racy acids and concluding with a long, resonant and slightly mordant finish. From a parcel planted in 1964 and vinified entirely in oak, this is a powerful Champagne of considerable presence that needs some more time on cork to unwind and round out."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 / 100
"Although it was disgorged in November 2020, Mathieu Roland Billecart has been keen to delay the release. The ageing post disgorgement is just as important as that before it and sometimes overlooked, he maintains. The wine has an attractive Welsh gold colour, a lively and persistent mousse, and seductive aromas of nectarine, greengage and Victoria plum. I even noted a hint of spearmint. The palate maintains a youthful nervosité; behind that generous fruit, including red fruit (cherry mainly), hints of brioche and hazelnut and then an authoritative finish. Great potential."
- Decanter
Tasting Notes
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that offers a truly unforgettable sensory experience. Allow me to paint a picture of this remarkable vintage and entice your taste buds.
Upon pouring a glass of Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006, you'll be captivated by its beautiful golden hue with a delicate effervescence. The aromas that greet your nose are enchanting, revealing a symphony of floral notes, ripe fruits like pear and apricot, and a touch of citrus zest. These elegant aromatics are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship employed in its production.On the palate, this champagne unfolds with grace and finesse. The flavors are refined, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit, minerality, and subtle brioche undertones. The mousse is creamy, providing a luxurious texture that dances on your taste buds. The balance between freshness and depth is impeccable, leaving a long and lingering finish that lingers in your memory.
Whether you're
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity