COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2007
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Billecart-Salmon
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Billecart-Salmon Clos Hilaire 2007 is a single-vineyard Champagne, a Blanc de Noirs crafted solely from Pinot Noir grapes. It originates from the one-hectare Clos Saint-Hilaire vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, planted in 1964. This wine represents a focused expression of its specific terroir, standing apart from traditional Champagne blending practices. The Billecart-Salmon house, established in 1818, has maintained family ownership for seven generations, upholding a commitment to quality and respect for the land.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€600
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the patron saint of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
Fact 02
The vineyard was originally a garden and orchard.
Fact 03
Farmed using biodynamic principles.
Fact 04
A deliberate antithesis to traditional Champagne blending.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Billecart-Salmon Clos Hilaire 2007 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from a single vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented entirely in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally blocked to retain acidity. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period on its lees, with disgorgement occurring in May 2023. The vineyard is cultivated using biodynamic principles, including manual work and the use of cover crops and livestock.
