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Champagne Brut Réserve from Billecart-Salmon: balance and harmony come together in a subtle, airy champagne. Composed of three Champagne grape varieties from the finest terroirs, this cuvée, a companion for all of life's moments, will delight your guests as an aperitif or throughout dinner.
The terroir of this cuvée is based on a balanced blend of Champagne's finest crus: 28% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne, 29% Chardonnay from the various crus of the Marne, and 43% Meunier from the Marne Valleys and the southern slopes of Épernay. Vinification takes place mainly in low-temperature vats, with more than half of the wine in reserve, and maturation continues on the lees in the cellar for an average of 50 months. Produced in Extra Brut, this cuvée is available in several formats, each with its own ageing potential: half-bottle (1 to 2 years), bottle (5 to 6 years), magnum and jeroboam (6 to 8 years), mathusalem and nabuchodonosor (8 to 10 years), allowing you to fully appreciate the complexity and finesse of this exceptional terroir.
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".
Chef MAURO COLAGRECO
My encounter with Billecart-Salmon dates back to my arrival in France over 20 years ago. One of the first champagnes I tasted was the Brut Rosé, and I was extremely seduced by the delicacy and finesse of this wine. Since then, I've been lucky enough to work in some of France's finest gastronomic establishments, where I've always found Billecart-Salmon on their wine lists. Billecart was immediately one of my favorite champagnes! Nicolas François 2008 is a truly exceptional cuvée. This wine of character reveals a lovely roundness that evolves into a citrus tension characteristic of Chardonnay. This cuvée lends itself to numerous pairings. I immediately imagine a beurre monté with Menton lemon accompanied by a fish like Saint-Pierre. The zest notes echo the acidity of the citrus. On the sweet side, I'm thinking of our "Naranjo en Flore" citrus desserts, with almond, orange and saffron. This vintage has just the right amount of spice. Where's the best place to taste this cuvée? At my restaurant Le Mirazur in Menton!
