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Spotlight On Champagne Billecart-Salmon

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    Tue, February 13, 2018 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Chain Bridge Cellars
1351 Chain Bridge Rd.
McLean, VA 22101
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Cost: $65

It's been a few years since our last visit from the good folks at Champagne's Billecart-Salmon.  So I can't think of a better time than the night before Valentine's Day (and Fat Tuesday for those tracking Lent) to renew our acquaintance with one of the world's greatest sparkling wine houses.

Billecart is one of France's benchmark family-owned wineries.  Founded by Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in 1818, today the family's 6th generation is at the helm with wines made by Francois Domi, cellar master for 30+ years.  Despite the long history, this is hardly an estate standing pat on tradition, and recent years have seen them introduce some exciting new wines with zero dossage and showing a touch of wood.

Clement Calleja from the winery will join us to present this historic estate's story and share seven exciting wines, including:

Brut Reserve NV (93 points)
Brut Rose NV (94 points)
Extra Brut NV (94 points)
Brut Sous Bois (95 points)
Blanc de Blancs 2004 (96 points)
Cuvee Nicolas Francois 2002 (99 points)
Les Clos Saint Hilaire 1999 (98 points)


Just a note for those unfamiliar with the brand - those last two wines are superior high-end, luxury, bottlings running $200+ for Cuvee Nicolas Francois and north of $450 for Les Clos Saint Hilaire.  You'll get your money's worth from this class in more ways than one!

As always, we'll serve fizz-friendly snacks to enjoy with the wines and have plenty of great information and Q&A time during the session.  We expect this class to sell out quickly, so right now's the time to reserve your seats online, by calling us at 703.356.6500 or just stopping by the store.  A pre-Valentine's Day Treat you'll want to share and enjoy!

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