The estate
Since its creation in 1818 by husband and wife, Elisabeth Salmon and Nicolas-François Billecart, the Billecart-Salmon Champagne House has remained independent, having preserved all of its know-how and demand for high-quality cuvées for 7 generations.
The vineyard
The Billecart-Salmon vineyard covers 100 hectares from the Côte des Blancs to the Reims mountain. The vines are cultivated and cared for in a traditional manner so that the wine resembles real fruit and to reflect the quality of its Champagne terroir.
Winemaking and ageing
Vinification in tanks. Malolactic fermentation. 50 to 60% use of reserve wines. Ageing on lees for 30 months. 8g/litre dosage.
Blend
Derived from the best terroirs, the Brut Réserve by the Billecart-Salmon House is the product of a blend of Chardonnay (30%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Pinot Meunier (40%).
Tasting
Colour
The wine reveals subtle, light gold tints. The effervescence is delicate and persistent.
Nose
The nose mixes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pear with a beautiful freshness.
Palate
A fresh and precise attack precedes a rich and aromatic palate.
Serving
Serve at 8°C for optimal tasting.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, this Brut Réserve by the Billecart-Salmon House goes perfectly with numerous dishes, including throughout festive meals.
Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with nine grams per liter dosage, the latest release of Billecart's NV Brut Réserve contains fully 55% reserve wines and is showing very well, offering up complex aromas of warm bread, crisp green orchard fruit and citrus oil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and charming but lively, with an elegantly textural attack, a fleshy core of fruit and lively balancing acids.