The winery
Billecart-Salmon
Historic Champagne house in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, known for an elegant, refined style and for its rosés and premium cuvées.
- Champagne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Marne) · Francia
- Since 1818
- 42 products
The story
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.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Meunier
What makes it distinctive
- 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
