Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve combines nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and family tradition. It is one of the few Champagne houses still family-owned, ensuring a consistent focus on quality and excellence. Now under the leadership of the seventh generation, Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve remains a benchmark for top champagnes. With 30 hectares of its own vineyards and close collaboration with dedicated winemakers, Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve guarantees unparalleled quality and complexity in every bottle.
The careful harvest and selection of the grapes for Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve is crucial to maintaining its high quality standards. Unique vinification techniques, including cold maceration at 5°C and carefully controlled fermentation, contribute to the refined flavor of Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve. The slow increase in temperature to 18°C for malolactic fermentation and 30 months of aging on fine lees enhance the complexity and depth of Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve. This process creates a champagne with character, depth, and a lingering finish.
When tasting Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, we are immediately captivated by its straw-yellow color and fine, persistent mousse. The aroma of Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve is a perfect balance of ripe fruity notes and fresh floral accents, with a striking presence of pear. On the palate, Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve is fresh, rich, and aromatic, with a lively, lingering finish. Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve is ideal as an aperitif but also pairs beautifully with light dishes such as fish, shellfish, and soft cheeses.
