Billecart-Salmon
Champagne Sous Bois Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in wood (oak barrels) |
- Cuvée Primo Cru: Blend of 43% Chardonnay, 29% Meunier, 28% Pinot Noir
- Extra Brut without sugar: Extra Brut dosage with a residual sugar level of 0 g/l
- Vinification and ageing in oak: Barrel fermentation, toasted notes, butter and vanilla
- Sensory profile: Citrus and dried fruit notes; creamy palate with brioche and toffee
- Awards and traceability: Rating up to 94/100; MyOrigin code for details on the cuvée
Description
The Profile of Billecart-Salmon Sous Bois
Billecart-Salmon's Sous Bois Extra Brut Champagne is a wine with a structured and complex character. This Champagne AOC Extra Brut is born from an elegant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir grapes, grown in the prestigious Champagne region of France. On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, characterised by a full body and a creamy texture balanced by a lively acidity. The aromatic profile opens with fresh notes of citrus and white fruit, evolving into distinct buttery hints of vanilla and toasted brioche. The tasting experience is distinguished by a clean and persistent finish, free from excessive sweetness thanks to the low dosage. Each sip reflects careful production, which gently guides the tasting towards the discovery of the wine's territorial roots.
Origin in Premier Cru Territories
The grapes destined for this blend come from selected plots in the French region of Champagne, specifically from vineyards classified as Premier Cru. This specific geographical origin ensures ideal conditions for the development of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The interaction between harsh continental temperatures and the area's typical soils imparts a pronounced acidity and remarkable aromatic finesse to the bunches, essential elements for the base wines intended for secondary fermentation. Billecart-Salmon, a historic family-run wine house active since 1818, enhances these territorial peculiarities to give the cuvée a solid base and great character. The extreme care in selecting the origin parcels translates into an authentic and rigorous expression of the denomination's pedoclimatic environment.
Traditional Production in Oak Barrels
The production of this Extra Brut is strictly based on the Traditional Method and a vinification of the base wines carried out entirely in wood. After careful pressing, the musts ferment inside oak barrels, a technical step aimed at giving the blend a marked richness and unmistakable notes of pastry and toffee. The use of wood is not limited to fermentation but accompanies the entire ageing phase preceding the blending. Subsequently, the cuvée undergoes the delicate secondary fermentation in the bottle, which produces an extremely fine, sparkling, and regular perlage. Scrupulous processing and prolonged ageing in wood result in a liquid with a radiant golden-yellow colour, preserving its structure and gustatory breadth intact.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1818, Billecart-Salmon has a long family tradition. The Sous Bois cuvée embodies ancestral know-how, bringing the art of traditional blending back to life. Vinification exclusively in oak barrels is a historic practice. Through the MyOrigin tool and a code on the back label, the cuvée's traceability can be accessed. The gift box reflects the clean and precise style of the House.
Awards
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91/100
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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94/100
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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92/100
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.
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93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °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 Sous Bois Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Billecart-Salmon |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1818, Billecart-Salmon has a long family tradition. The Sous Bois cuvée embodies ancestral know-how, bringing the art of traditional blending back to life. Vinification exclusively in oak barrels is a historic practice. Through the MyOrigin tool and a code on the back label, the cuvée's traceability can be accessed. The gift box reflects the clean and precise style of the House. |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Vinified and matured in wood (oak casks) according to traditional methods. |
| Wine making | A cuvée obtained from a blend of the three Champagne grape varieties, with grapes pressed and vinified exclusively in wood (oak barrels) according to traditional methods, and then matured in wood. |
| Aging | Aged in wood (oak barrels) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |