Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2008

Cardamom, dried rose petal and a trace of orange blossom lead with real presence. Blood orange and wild raspberry cut through a taut, finely woven frame, anchored by flinty acidity that keeps the whole thing coiled and precise. The 55% Pinot Noir, drawn from Aÿ, Verzy, Verzenay and Mareuil, delivers genuine structure and depth, while 45% Chardonnay from Chouilly, Avize and Cramant brings lift and cut. The 2008 is still gathering itself; the complexity here is considerable, and it rewards those willing to wait. Drink 2025–2040.