Miguel N.
Verified customer reviewExcellent
I couldn’t resist, and I have absolutely no regrets. It’s elegant and full of charm. My guests loved it.
Billecart-Salmon
Vintage 2013 75cl
A golden robe with pearlescent highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose, aromas of ripe apricot, fresh brioche and chalky minerality intertwine with restrained elegance. On the palate, the tension of the Extra Brut engages with the richness of the Pinot Noir: a crisp attack, a silky…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON BILLECART-SALMON
72,00 €
incl. VAT
A victim of its own success
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Notes & tasting
The expert verdict
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Presentation
Taste
Originality
Value for money
92
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
An Extra Brut dosage of 3 g/L delivers a lively acidity and crystalline purity.
Roundness
The dominance of Pinot Noir lends a silky texture, nuanced by the vibrancy of the 2013 vintage.
Power
62% Pinot Noir sourced from Grands and Premiers Crus of the Montagne de Reims gives structure to a broad, deep palate.
Length
89 months of ageing on lees yield a complex aromatic persistence, with notes of hazelnut and chalk.
TASTING NOTES
A golden robe with pearlescent highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose, aromas of ripe apricot, fresh brioche and chalky minerality intertwine with restrained elegance. On the palate, the tension of the Extra Brut engages with the richness of the Pinot Noir: a crisp attack, a silky mid-palate, and a long, saline finish.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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3g/LDosage
62%Pinot Noir
24%Chardonnay
14%Pinot Meunier
Terroirs
A blend sourced 85% from Grands and Premiers Crus — Montagne de Reims for the Pinot Noirs, Côte des Blancs for the Chardonnays, and the Vallée de la Marne for a touch of Meunier — aged for 89 months on lees.
About this house
Founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ by Nicolas-François Billecart and Élisabeth Salmon, the house remains one of the rare great Champagne maisons to have stayed entirely within the family for over two centuries.
Renowned for its mastery of low-temperature vinification and its remarkably precise style, Billecart-Salmon embodies a classic Champenois elegance, always in service of fruit and freshness.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its mineral tension and fine bubbles make it the ideal companion for cheese gougères, revealing the understated power of the Pinot Noir.
Starter
The Extra Brut's vivacity cuts through the richness of gravlax and harmonises beautifully with citrus notes, creating a lively, precise dialogue.
Main course
The depth of the Pinot Noir and the length of a vintage champagne complement the briny, buttery flesh of lobster in a truly fine-dining pairing.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Vintage 2013” cuvée by Billecart-Salmon
4.4/5 · 6 reviews
Christophe T.
Verified customer reviewTop quality
It really lives up to its reputation. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. In short, a place to remember.
Maxime S.
Verified customer reviewPerfect
It arrived very quickly. Sleek, precise and devilishly attractive. A purchase I don’t regret.
Claire R.
Verified customer reviewI recommend
A lovely surprise when I opened it. A delightful, rich and refined wine. Easy to order and secure payment. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.
Antoine S.
Verified customer reviewAbsolutely brilliant
Recommended by a friend – spot on. Round on the palate, with lovely structure. The sort of bottle everyone can agree on.
François M.
Verified customer reviewVery satisfied
Excellent from start to finish. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. Impeccable order fulfilment. Hats off to the whole team.
