Billecart-Salmon

Champagne Elisabeth Salmon - Magnum Cassa di Legno - Billecart-Salmon 2012

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Format: 150 cl

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Technical information
Producer Billecart-Salmon
Name Champagne
Variety 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
Vintage 2012
Gradation 12.5%
Format 150 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of citrus, yeast, white fruit
Vinification method Classic method, bottle fermentation
Residual sugars Brut, about 6-12 g/l
Region Champagne
Country France
Type Sparkling
Aging Minimum 3 years on the lees
Type of cask Steel, 2.9% in oak barrels
Color Sparkling, straw yellow
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years from harvest
Pairing Aperitifs, fish, shellfish
Champagne Elisabeth Salmon represents timeless elegance, born from the historic maison Billecart-Salmon, renowned for the refined sparkling art of the Champagne region. This magnum encapsulates the history of a unique territory, characterized by a skillful blend of classic grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier, which provide structure, freshness, and complexity to the final product.

The Traditional Method, with a long aging on the lees in the bottle, gives the wine an extraordinary aromatic persistence and a very fine mousse, an elegant perlage that caresses the palate. The packaging in a wooden case is not just an aesthetic choice, but a tribute to the artisanal care with which Elisabeth Salmon embodies the perfect balance between power and delicacy. On the nose, notes of ripe white fruit, fresh citrus, and hints of yeast emerge, while on the palate softness intertwines with a vibrant acidity typical of the Champenois terroir.

Ideal as a refined aperitif or accompanying fine fish dishes, shellfish, and white meats, this champagne magnum invites you to an unforgettable sensory experience, celebrating Franco-Belgian excellence in every sip.
The winery

Billecart-Salmon – Winery in Champagne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Marne)

Discover the story and wines of Billecart-Salmon.

Historic Champagne house in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, known for an elegant, refined style and for its rosés and premium cuvées.
Region: Champagne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Marne)
Country: Francia
Founded: 1818
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Founded in 1818 in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ Family-run Renowned for its Brut Rosé and the Cuvée Nicolas François. A style focused on finesse, freshness and cellar aging Typical blends: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Winery history
Maison Billecart‑Salmon was founded in 1818 by the Billecart and Salmon families; its historic headquarters is in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ, in the Champagne region. Having remained family-run for several generations, the house has produced iconic cuvées such as Cuvée Nicolas François and Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon, consolidating an international reputation for quality and stylistic consistency.
Production philosophy
A pursuit of finesse, balance and freshness: the Maison favors blending and extended cellar aging to produce gastronomic, harmonious wines. Family management allows choices focused on quality rather than mass production.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the village of Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ, in the Marne department, the Maison sources grapes from terroirs in the Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims and other classified areas of Champagne, with a focus on Grand and Premier Cru sites.

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