Billecart-Salmon champagne
The Billecart-Salmon Champagne House, founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Ay, has a rich history. At every stage of its existence, the men at the helm of the Billecart-Salmon House have been able to innovate and keep their champagne in tune with the times. They have raised the quality of their champagne production to an extremely high level, and today the Billecart-Salmon House offers a complete and accomplished range. In 2018, the House celebrated 200 years of independence and expertise.
While the Brut Réserve, voted "Best Brut in the World" by the renowned Decanter guide, is beautifully classic, the Blanc de Blancs cuvée is remarkable for its purity and elegance. The Brut Sous Bois champagne displays impressive technical mastery with very precise use of oak barrels. The Brut Rosé is also an iconic cuvée from the Billercart-Salmon House, with its very fruity aromas that are both subtle and delicious.
Billecart-Salmon Champagne: the art of excellence
Billecart-Salmon's expertise is much more than just tradition; it is a legacy passed down from generation to generation, an exceptional instinct that has shaped every bottle since the house was founded. From the passionate founding couple to theseventh generation now at the helm, the commitment to quality and excellence remains unwavering.
The Billecart-Salmon style: finesse and elegance
The style of the Billecart-Salmon house is characterized by finesse, elegance, and freshness. Each cuvée is the result of meticulous attention to detail, aimed at bringing out the best in the aromas and textures.
The Billecart-Salmon vineyard
The Billecart-Salmon vineyard covers more than 100 hectares, mainly in the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. The house practices sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture, ensuring the quality and character of its grapes. This exceptional terroir, combined with a rigorous selection of plots, produces high-quality grapes that are essential for the production of exceptional champagnes.
Meticulous winemaking
Winemaking at Billecart-Salmon is a true art form. The house uses a combination of stainless steel vats and oak barrels to ferment its wines, preserving the purity and freshness of the aromas while adding extra complexity. The house also practices partial malolactic fermentation, which gives the wines a silky texture and great aromatic complexity. Billecart-Salmon champagnes are aged on lees for many years, bringing incomparable depth and richness.
Florent Nys: Cellar Master
Under the expert guidance of Florent Nys, the current cellar master, each Billecart-Salmon champagne receives meticulous attention at every stage of production. His expertise and dedication guarantee the excellence of every bottle, perpetuating the house's tradition of quality.
The Billecart-Salmon family: a family legacy
The Billecart-Salmon house has remained a family business since its founding in 1818. The Billecart family has preserved the values of the house while innovating to meet the expectations of contemporary champagne lovers. Their commitment to maintaining high standards of quality is reflected in every bottle.
The Billecart-Salmon range
Billecart-Salmon offers a varied range of cuvées, each with its own characteristics and price.
- - Brut Réserve: A balanced and elegant champagne, ideal for all occasions.
- - Brut Rosé: The house's iconic cuvée, renowned for its finesse and delicate red fruit aromas.
- - Blanc de Blancs: A champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay, offering fresh and delicate aromas.
- - Vintage: A vintage champagne, made from the best years, offering unique richness and complexity.
- - Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon: A prestigious rosé, dedicated to one of the house's founders, offering intense aromas and exceptional structure.
- - Cuvée Nicolas François: A tribute to the other founder of the house, this champagne is a model of depth and complexity.
- - Brut Sous Bois: A unique cuvée, entirely vinified in oak barrels, offering rich aromas and a silky texture.
Prices of Billecart-Salmon champagnes
The prices of Billecart-Salmon champagnes vary depending on the cuvée and the year. Brut Réserve is generally available for around $40 to $50 per bottle. More prestigious cuvées such as Brut Rosé and Blanc de Blancs can reach between $60 and $80. For exceptional cuvées such as Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon and Cuvée Nicolas François, prices can range from $100 to $200, or even more for rare vintages.
In 1999, a landmark event reinforced Billecart-Salmon's reputation for quality when the house's 1959 Brut cuvée was awarded the title of "Champagne of the Millennium." This prestigious distinction was awarded during a blind tasting of 150 vintages from the greatest houses, confirming Billecart-Salmon's place among the best champagne producers.
The year 2018 marked 200 years of independence and expertise for the Billecart-Salmon house. To celebrate this exceptional anniversary, a limited edition cuvée was created: the '200' cuvée, with only 1,818 magnums available worldwide.
Why choose Billecart-Salmon Champagne?
Choosing Champagne Billecart-Salmon means choosing a prestigious champagne, crafted with passion and expertise. It is the ideal cuvée for celebrating special occasions or for offering an exceptional gift to a champagne connoisseur.
Billecart-Salmon Champagnes: good to know
| 🔢 Available products count | 21 |
|---|---|
| 🎨 Colour | White champagne, Rosé champagne |
| 🍾 Format | Half bottle, Bottle, Magnum, Jeroboam, Mathusalem |
| ↕️ Dosage | Champagne extra brut, Champagne brut |
| 🍇 Cépage | Pinot noir, Pinot meunier, Chardonnay |
| 📍 Terroirs | Montagne de reims, Vallée de la marne, Cote des blancs, Avize, Cramant |
| ⭐ Vintage | Non vintage champagne, Vintage 2006, Vintage 2008, Vintage 2012 |
| 📦 Packaging | Champagne in a box, Champagne in a wooden case, Champagne and flutes box, Champagne in a gift box |
| 📏 Scale | Grand cru, Premier cru |
| 💡 Type de champagne | Blanc de blancs, Blanc de blanc de pinot noir |