Champagne Elisabeth Salmon - Billecart-Salmon 2012

Billecart-Salmon

Format: 75 cl

-13%


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Technical information
Producer Billecart-Salmon
Name Champagne
Variety 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
Vintage 2012
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of citrus, yeast, white fruit
Vinification method Classic method, bottle fermentation
Residual sugars 3.8 g/l
Region Champagne
Country France
Type Sparkling
Aging Minimum 3 years in cellar
Type of cask Stainless steel
Color Sparkling, straw color
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 3-5 years
Pairing Aperitifs, fish, shellfish
Champagne Elisabeth Salmon by Billecart-Salmon is an elegant expression of refinement from the renowned Champagne region in France. This wine is characterized by a delicate combination of traditional grape varieties, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dance in perfect balance, offering a unique olfactory and gustatory complexity. The meticulous vinification and aging in the cellar, which extends harmoniously over several years on the lees, give this champagne a fine effervescence and a decidedly harmonious structure.

On the nose emerges a rich and multifaceted bouquet, with scents of ripe white fruit such as apple and pear, intertwined with light notes of brioche and toasted almond, signs of impeccable fermentation and aging. On the palate, there is a perfect balance between vibrant freshness, aromaticity, and an elegant body, with a savory persistence that invites a second sip. Champagne Elisabeth Salmon pairs magnificently with refined fish dishes, shellfish, or even delicate preparations of fresh cheeses, enhancing their genuineness without overpowering them. A true gem for lovers of highly refined bubbles.
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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