{"id":2410,"date":"2013-08-01T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T09:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2013-08-01T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2013-08-01T09:22:00","slug":"toasting-august-with-billecart-salmon-a-tale-of-two-bruts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2410","title":{"rendered":"Toasting August with Billecart-Salmon: A Tale of Two Bruts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We can\u2019t think of a better way to ring-in a new month than by toasting with two glasses of bubbly from one of our favorite Champagne houses, Billecart-Salmon!<\/a> No, wait. Actually, that would be four glasses and two bottles.<\/p>\n

In this post, we explore two Champagne styles: ours and that of some of our wine-loving friends. The right wine is the wine you like! Besides, anytime you\u2019re able to justify opening multiple bottles of these French jewels, the happier the occasion becomes.<\/p>\n

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However, in the interest of full disclosure, we actually opened our Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra-Brut at the beach, last summer. Extra Brut is the driest designation of Champagne styles containing less than 0.6% sugar per liter. While this Billecart-Salmon contains the big three: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, they point out that, \u201cNo sugar has been added to the dosage<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n

Billecart-Salmon says<\/strong>, \u201cA Champagne full of brightness and purity \u2026 harmonious minerality \u2026 balanced finish\u201d Download More about Billecart-Salmon Etra Brut<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We say<\/strong>, \u201ctight \u2026 a bit stern \u2026 but, focused\u201d  <\/p>\n

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As for the Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut R\u00e9serve, we lifted our glasses to welcome August 2013, took our first sips, and couldn\u2019t stop grinning!<\/p>\n

We say<\/strong>, \u201cround \u2026 mellow \u2026 friendly \u2026 magical \u2026  drink slowly through the temperatures\u201d (allow to warm in your glass)<\/p>\n

Billecart-Salmon says<\/strong>, \u201charmony \u2026 balance \u2026 persistent and abounding mousse \u2026 freshness \u2026 rich bouquet  Download More about Billecart-Salomn BRUT RESERVE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We began our love affair with Billecart-Salmon many years ago by falling for their Brut Ros\u00e9. Since then, we\u2019ve come to appreciate the depth of this outstanding Champagne house and continue to try their many other offerings. <\/p>\n

Whatever your taste in sparkling wine, we hope you\u2019ll join us in a toast to month number eight, \u00e0 votre sant\u00e9!<\/a>    <\/p>\n

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