1999 Billecart-Salmon "Le Clos Saint-Hilaire" Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne

On Monday, September 12, I had the rare opportunity to taste the wines of the ‰ÛÏthe Clos.‰۝ The journey came to what could have been a sad end‰ÛÓbecause it was all over‰ÛÓwith the 1999 Billecart-Salmon ‰ÛÏLe Clos Saint-Hilaire.‰۝ Not so sad to end on this note! Amazing, amazing bead that goes on forever; dark and golden hued. Fine and frothy, with elements of smoke, exotic spice and anise. Once it opened up, it becomes even more intriguing with even more spices, praline, truffle and toast. Finishes softly and elegantly. One hundred percent Pinot Noir. It is named after the patron saint of Mareuil-sur-Ay and this bottling is indeed heavenly!