vintages
BILLECART-SALMON
HISTORY OF
BILLECART-SALMON
Billecart-Salmon is a house of excellence in the Champagne region of France. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in the small village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon has distinguished itself as one of the world's finest Champagne producers. Its reputation for excellence is well-deserved, as it is one of the few houses to continue to grow its own grapes on its own estate, rather than buying them from outside. This family-run house is one of the oldest in Champagne, and the current owners, François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, have carried on the tradition of excellence that their ancestors established centuries ago.
Billecart-Salmon 's philosophy is simple: create classic, elegant champagnes that express the terroir of their vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The house produces Brut and Rosé Champagnes, as well as vintage cuvées and Blanc des Blancs. Each cuvée is made from a blend of grapes from the family's vineyards, and is aged for at least three years before release. The house also produces a range of prestige cuvées, which are aged even longer.
The result of this dedication to quality is a range of Champagnes renowned for their finesse, complexity and elegance. Billecart-Salmon produces Champagnes that are both classic and modern, with aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, citrus, flowers and brioche. Its wines are renowned for their balance, finesse and length, and are perfect for any special occasion.
For over two centuries, Billecart-Salmon has been producing some of the world's finest champagnes. Its commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every bottle, and its wines are a testament to the family's dedication and passion Billecart-Salmon. From its humble beginnings in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon has become one of the most respected names in Champagne, and its wines are a celebration of the region's unique terroir.
Subtle, gourmet aroma
This champagne is a rosé blend of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes vinified in red.
The ideal companion for an aperitif, but also for a dish of wild salmon or sushi. For dessert, it will sublimate the flavors of red fruits..
Blend
of 3 Champagne grape varieties
Brut Réserve is a light, subtle and harmonious brut non-vintagechampagne. It is a blend of 3 Champagne grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, from the best terroirs of the Marne region.
The perfect companion for any occasion, it's perfect as an aperitif. It also goes well with both simple and more elaborate dishes.
The brilliance and purity
of a Champagne wine
A philosophical and gustatory achievement, directed towards the brilliance and purity of a natural-flavored brut Champagne.
To be enjoyed with the finest dishes: veal carpaccio, scallops a la plancha and raw fish marinated in citrus fruit.
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BLANC DE BLANCS
GRAND CRU
Complexity, great vinosity and a surprisingly fresh finish
This cuvée, the fruit of a two-year blend, reveals all the specificités of Chardonnay. Its complexity, great vinosity and surprisingly fresh finish are particularly appreciated by the most discerning connoisseurs.
Perfect with caviar or seafood, but also with grilled fish.
Complex aromatics and oak barrel character.
The Brut Sous Bois plays on complex aromatic definition and the character of oak barrel vinification.
Its strength of character and straightforwardness make it the ideal companion for white meats or pan-fried chanterelle mushrooms.
Pinots Noirs, Chardonnays and Meunier are the ideal signature blends
An ideally studied blend that gives pride of place to the personality of Champagne's great Pinot Noirs, combined with the elegance and subtlety of Chardonnays and that signature touch of Meunier.
A deeply sculptedVintage of noble character and distinction. Enjoy it with sea bream ceviche, citrus and avocado, or pan-fried foie gras, peach, verbena and rhubarb.
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Demi-sec
A perfect balance of sugar, alcohol and acidity
This champagne Demi-Sec is heady and represents, in terms of balance, a perfect proportioning of sugar, alcohol and acidity.
Ideal as an accompaniment to tarts or chocolate cakes, it will also make a brioche snack a unique moment.
Ample, generous character
fine, elegant style
The Cuvée Nicolas François vintage is taut and mineral, characterized by elegant vinosity, bringing you a signature reading of Champagne style with assured ageing potential. Served at cellar temperature (11/12°), this cuvée will reveal the flavors of a fine roast Bresse poultry or a delicious milk-fed veal chop with chanterelles.
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Louis Salmon
Racy elegance
from a mineral Chardonnay
The unique dimension of a great Blanc de Blancs, pure and intense, with a straightforwardness perfectly matched by its low dosage. Its potential and balance express a remarkable finesse worthy of the finest food pairings (whole Corrèze veal sweetbread casserole, creamy shellfish risotto).
the art of blending
of an exceptional year
Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé is a great wine of extreme refinement, a sign of its personality of great delicacy of texture and flavor. An aromatic charm with a rare mineral dimension to accompany poached lobster, sakura leaf tartar, tomato-rhubarb..
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Le clos de Saint-Hilaire
The magic of a terroir
blended with ancestral know-how
A unique gustatory extension where each great rare vintage comprises very few production runs (around 5100 bottles). Served at cellar temperature (12/14°), this micro-cuvée is a wonderful accompaniment to a wild Turbot "ikejime" with Burmese coffee.
From a single plot of one hectare of old Pinot Noir vines planted in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in 1964, closed and in one piece.
VISIT
BILLECART-SALMON
THE VINEYARD, THE HOUSE, THE WINERY, THE CELLARS......
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Fantastic acres
The House's champagne is based, above all, on the unique expertise of its men, who meticulously tend a 100-hectare estate and source grapes from a total of 300 hectares in 40 Champagne crus.
Most of the grapes used for vinification come from within a 20 km radius of Epernay, where the great Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier crus coexist in the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne regions.
The advantages
THE Billecart Salmon HOUSE
It all began here in 1818, when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon joined forces to create their Champagne House. A family affair, since Louis Salmon, Elisabeth's brother and a passionate oenologist, was involved in making the wines.
And so, for 7 generations, each member of the family has endeavored to perpetuate the family tradition, remaining faithful to an immutable oath: "to privilege quality, to aim for excellence".
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La clos Saint-Hilaire
This parcel of vines is managed and cared for with remarkable respect for the environment. La Maison Billecart-Salmon has decided to return to ancestral methods by reintroducing draught horses and sheep. The latter improve the porosity and biodiversity of the soil: roots grow deeper and the minerals extracted from the soil encourage the growth of smaller, more concentrated grapes, ensuring the best expression of this unique terroir.
Clos Saint-Hilaire gives birth to an exceptional eponymous champagne named after the patron saint of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes vinified in barrel, it develops a rare complexity and astonishing freshness. Each vintage will comprise no more than 3,500 to 6,500 bottles, all numbered.
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LA CUVERIE
Always keen to improve the quality of its wines, in the 1950s the company introduced the cold settling technique, followed by the use of stainless steel vats for longer fermentation at low temperature. The winery is concentrated mainly on small, temperature-controlled vats (47 hectolitres), which ensure traceability of grape varieties and plots.
This vinification, cru by cru and grape by grape, preserves all the nuances of terroir expression. By vinifying at low temperature, the fermentation process is slowed down, favoring airy, delicate aromas and letting all the purity of the fruit express itself. The true signature of the Billecart-Salmon style.
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LES CHAIS
More than 400 casks and 24 tuns occupy the Maison's 2 cellars.
Each barrel has been scrupulously selected and shaped to reveal the full richness and aromatic complexity of the wines. True to its style and know-how, the House vinifies at low temperature to preserve all the freshness and elegance characteristic of its champagnes. Each parcel is vinified individually, to ensure constant traceability. This know-how and ancestral vinification method combine with tank vinification to bring out all the elegance of the Billecart style.
LES CAVES
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Chalk cellars dating from the 17th and 19th centuries watch over the House's precious nectars. With time, the wines assert themselves and the aromas exalt, imbued with all the finesse, balance and elegance that characterize the House's champagnes.
Non-vintage champagnes can be enjoyed for 3 to 4 years, twice as long as the rule set by the appellation, while vintage cuvées wait ten years before revealing their full maturity. Allowing time to do its work is the nobility of champagne Billecart-Salmon.
Champagne House Billecart-Salmon Avis
Billecart-Salmon is an iconic champagne house, founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. This prestigious champagne house has been crafting exquisite champagnes since its inception, and is highly regarded for its exceptional quality. Billecart-Salmon 's prestige and reputation are evident in its award-winning champagnes, making it one of the most sought-after champagne houses in the world.
The secret of Billecart-Salmon 's success lies in the passion and dedication of the Billecart family, who have been producing champagne for seven generations. The Billecart family has dedicated itself to perfecting its champagne-making techniques, resulting in the exceptional quality of Billecart-Salmon champagnes. The house prides itself on the quality of its champagnes and is renowned for its consistent, exquisite taste.
Billecart-Salmon champagnes are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and are made from a blend of three different grape varieties. This award-winning champagne house offers a range of champagnes that are sure to delight champagne lovers. From traditional Brut Reserve and Brut Rosé to more luxurious cuvées, Billecart-Salmon has something for everyone. The house also produces a range of exquisite vintage champagnes, including "Cuvée Nicolas François" and "Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon".
When it comes to celebrating a special occasion, there's no better option than a bottle of Billecart-Salmon. This renowned champagne house has been producing some of the world's finest champagnes for over two centuries, and has earned a reputation for quality and excellence. Whether you're looking for a bottle of Brut Reserve or a special cuvée to mark an important milestone, Billecart-Salmon is the ideal choice. With its exquisite taste and wide selection, Billecart-Salmon champagne is sure to make any occasion special.
Billecart-Salmon Gross Price
Brut Reserve is the most affordable of all Billecart-Salmon bottles. This champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and is best drunk chilled. It has a light, lively, balanced flavor that's perfect for any occasion. The price of a bottle of Brut Reserve starts at around €41.
The signature cuvée is the most expensive of the Billecart-Salmon bottles. This cuvée is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes and is aged for at least three years in bottle. The flavor of this cuvée is intense and complex, and goes perfectly with food. A bottle of the signature cuvée costs around $120.
Champagne rosé is one of Billecart-Salmon's most popular bottles. This rosé is made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes and is aged for at least two years in the bottle. The flavor of this rosé is delicate and fruity, with notes of raspberry and strawberry. The price of a bottle of rosé champagne starts at around $80.
Whichever bottle of Billecart-Salmon you choose, you can be sure it's worth the price. The prices of these bottles reflect the quality and craftsmanship that go into their creation. With a bottle of Billecart-Salmon in hand, you can be sure to impress your guests on any occasion.