Billecart-Salmon
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees/in the cellar: 4-5 years. |
- Origin and grapes: 100% Chardonnay from the five Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs
- Method and ageing: Traditional Method, a blend of two vintages, 4-5 years of maturation on the lees
- Style and alcohol content: Extra Brut with a dosage of 8 g/l, 12% vol; fine and light bubbles
- Aromas and flavour: notes of light fruit, brioche and hazelnut; chalky minerality and a savoury finish
- Pairings and service: perfect with oysters, caviar and shellfish; serve at 8-10 °C
Description
What type of wine it is
Billecart Salmon Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is an elegant white wine from the famous Billecart-Salmon winery, belonging to the Champagne Grand Cru appellation and classified as Extra Brut. Produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine, crafted using the Traditional Method, offers clear aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruit and subtle notes of brioche. The style is characterised by a distinct freshness and a decisive chalky minerality, balanced by a pleasant smoothness, naturally introducing the characteristics of the terroir and making it ideal for shellfish and lean fish.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this label come from the renowned French wine-growing region of Champagne. Specifically, the vineyards are located within the prestigious Côte des Blancs, a sub-region famous for its ideal pedoclimatic conditions for growing Chardonnay. The bunches are carefully selected from the five historic Grand Cru communes of the area, namely Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. The conformation of this specific territory, combined with soils rich in chalk, contributes decisively to sculpting the distinct savoury character and the great elegance of the wine, ensuring excellent raw material for the subsequent stages of production in the cellar.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the delicate vinification of individual batches in dedicated vats. During this phase, the winery carries out partial malolactic fermentation to balance the natural acidity of the must while preserving its vibrancy. Subsequently, the base is created through a careful blend of two different vintages, thus ensuring consistent quality and greater aromatic depth. The secondary fermentation and re-fermentation in the bottle strictly follow the principles of the Traditional Method. The wine then matures for a long time on its lees in the cellars for a period of between four and five years, fully developing its characteristic tactile creaminess, before completing the cycle with the final dosage.
History and Curiosities
Billecart-Salmon Champagne carries with it the heritage of the House led by Florent Nys. This sparkling wine is composed of grapes from five historic Grand Crus. Its uniqueness lies in the skilful blending of two different vintages. The appreciation of Chef Luc Mobihan is well known; he highlights its perfect synthesis of delicacy and elegance, particularly in the magnum format.
Awards
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90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1818
- Hectares: 220
Since then, every member of the Billecart family has been committed to perpetuating the family tradition through the immutable oath: 'Giving priority to quality, strive for excellence'.
In the best tradition champenoise, the Billecart-Salmon House oscillates between excellence and demand,
Today, the legend of the Billecart family continues thanks to the enthusiasm of François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, who represent the sixth generation, and leading this house with the support of his father, Jean-Roland Billecart. Read more
| Name | Billecart Salmon Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Billecart-Salmon |
| Story | History and Curiosities Billecart-Salmon Champagne carries with it the heritage of the House led by Florent Nys. This sparkling wine is composed of grapes from five historic Grand Crus. Its uniqueness lies in the skilful blending of two different vintages. The appreciation of Chef Luc Mobihan is well known; he highlights its perfect synthesis of delicacy and elegance, particularly in the magnum format. |
| Origin | Grand Cru of the communes of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Classic method) |
| Wine making | Vinification in vats. Partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees/in the cellar: 4-5 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |