Charlotte E.
Verified customer reviewTop notch
Carefully wrapped as a gift. A gourmet champagne, full of vibrancy. Just what we needed.
Billecart-Salmon
Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 75cl
Golden robe with green highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. An elegant nose of candied lemon, white blossom, golden brioche and a delicate hint of hazelnut. On the palate, the texture is creamy yet taut, carried by a precise minerality and citrus freshness that draws out to a remarkably long…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON BILLECART-SALMON
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
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96
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Citrus-driven tension underpinned by a very low dosage of 3.9 g/L and the vivid minerality of the chalky terroir.
Roundness
Creamy, silky texture born of 9½ years on lees and partial vinification in oak.
Power
The airy, precise character of the grand cru Blanc de Blancs — defined more by finesse than by outright power.
Length
Exceptional aromatic persistence with nuances of fresh mango, mandarin and candied chestnut.
TASTING NOTES
Golden robe with green highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. An elegant nose of candied lemon, white blossom, golden brioche and a delicate hint of hazelnut. On the palate, the texture is creamy yet taut, carried by a precise minerality and citrus freshness that draws out to a remarkably long finish, with nuances of fresh mango and candied chestnut.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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4g/LDosage
100%Chardonnay
Terroirs
A blend of four grand crus from the Côte des Blancs: Mesnil-sur-Oger (60%) for structure and length, Cramant (23%) for minerality, Chouilly (11%) and Oiry (6%) for finesse. A quarter of the base wines are vinified in oak, with 9½ years of ageing on lees.
About this house
Founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon is one of the rare great Champagne houses to have remained independent and family-owned across seven generations. The house is renowned for its philosophy of elegance and precision, with early harvests preserving the natural freshness of its cuvées.
The cuvée Louis Salmon pays tribute to Louis Salmon, brother of co-foundress Élisabeth Salmon, whose name has appeared on the label since 1818. It embodies the quintessence of Billecart's Blanc de Blancs expertise: a rigorous selection of the finest plots from four grand crus, matured in the cellar for nearly a decade.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its vivid minerality and fine effervescence are a sublime match for pearlescent oysters served as a prestige aperitif.
Starter
The wine's citrus notes and citrus-driven tension echo the zest and fresh herbs of a classic gravlax.
Main course
The buttery delicacy of sole meunière marries elegantly with the creamy texture and salinity of the grand cru Chardonnay.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012” cuvée by Billecart-Salmon
4.4/5 · 6 reviews
Potenza D.
Verified customer reviewPure joy
It saved my last-minute present. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. Well packaged and arrived without a scratch. A sure bet.
Noémie L.
Verified customer reviewBrilliant
Ordered for the festive season. Sleek, precise and devilishly attractive. Helpful advice before I bought it. I’m definitely a loyal customer now.
Audrey V.
Verified customer reviewTo be redone
We went there to celebrate some good news. Just the right amount of dryness, never overpowering. In short, a place to remember.
David H.
Verified customer reviewA marvel
Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. Fresh, fruity and very elegant. Premium packaging – a real treat. I’d recommend it without a second thought.
Geert N.
Verified customer reviewMagnificent
I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. An absolute treat, from start to finish. The gift wrapping was very neat. I’d recommend it without hesitation.
