Torbreck, Amis Size:6x750ml Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 Brut

Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is showing well

no fining or filtration

the Bien Nacido Pinot Noir features intense aromas of cranberry sauce

caressing and welldetailed flavors that deliver outstanding depth and persistence for a Vosne villages

Enough reduction is present to mask all but wisps of citrus character

Torbreck, Amis Size:6x750ml Billecart-Salmon's newly released 2006 BrutIn an adolescent funk (this was stunning upon release), the 2012 Les Amis is in between the flush of youth and coming out on the other side into adult glory. Smoke and vanilla notes accent raspberry fruit, but the aromatics are somewhat dampened compared to other vintages. It's still glorious, with ample weight and richness, and a long, plush finish. This was the only one of the Les Amis I found that showed its alcohol at all, and then only as slight