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Type: Champagne
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Code: BILL020
The family House of Billecart Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to be owned by the original founding family and was established in 1818 by Nicolas-François Billecart. They continue to make rich and compex wines from their series of small family holdings throughout the Marne and Montagne de Reims regions. The Brut reserve is a blend of 3 vintages.

Specification

Producer

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

Billecart-Salmon, a medium-size Champagne House in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, was founded in 1818 by the original owners Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon who combined their names on marriage to create the brand. It is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to remain family owned. Billecart-Salmon is renowned for the quality of its delicate Brut Rose, whilst the Brut Reserve (a blend of three vintages) is a beautifully harmonious and balanced wine. All have the ability to age very well.

Tasting Notes

The beautiful Champagne is produced from 60% Grand Cru grapes along with 50% reserve wine in the final blend. It is aged for four years on its lees which has resulted in a classic, complex nose of toasted brioche, hazelnuts and nougat - richness and breadth of flavours abound. Mature and showing well.

Food Matches

A perfect pairing with seafood, caviar and roast chicken to name but a few. Our favourite is smoked salmon Blini's - easy on the horseradish!

Vinification

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of between 10-11°C over a period of one month, followed by 3 years ageing on lees. Dosage of 8-9g/

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