Billecart-Salmon

Elisabeth Salmon 2012 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage from Billecart-Salmon champagne was created in 1988 in tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, co-founder of the House. This vintage is distinguished by the brightness and purity of its aromas. The 2012 vintage offers a rare complexity, ideal for accompanying refined dishes.

The production of Elisabeth Salmon 2012 Billecart-Salmon

The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 cuvée is a harmonious blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. These grape varieties come exclusively from terroirs classified as grands crus and premiers crus: Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the Pinot Noir. The unique color of this cuvée comes from 8% Pinot Noir vinified in red, sourced from old vines facing south in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

A small percentage of the wines (2.9%) are vinified in oak barrels, contributing to the aromatic richness and structure of the champagne. This vintage has benefited from an exceptional 115 months of aging on lees, ensuring optimal maturation and complex aromas. Finally, with a precise dosage of 3.8 g/L, this Extra Brut cuvée expresses all the purity of its terroir and its exceptional year.

The 2012 vintage

2012 is recognized as one of the most remarkable vintages in Champagne. After a difficult start to the year marked by unpredictable weather, the hot, dry summer allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly. The concentrated, well-balanced grapes produced wines of great intensity and exceptional longevity. This vintage is a benchmark for lovers of rare and complex champagnes.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 cuvée has a shimmering salmon color with bright highlights and graceful effervescence.

• Nose

  On the nose, this champagne seduces with its complex aromatic richness. Notes of red and black berries, such as redcurrant and blueberry, mingle with floral hints of rose and peony, complemented by a subtle touch of violet.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is lively and elegant, offering delicious flavors of panettone and cherry clafoutis. A beautiful chalky structure stretches towards a long finish, marked by notes of blood orange jelly and cedar wood.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Citrus salmon tartare
• Morel puff pastries
• Blini with Aquitaine caviar

Main dishes

• Bresse chicken with crayfish
• Pan-fried scallops with truffles
• Fillet of turbot cooked on one side

Desserts

• Lime tart
• Red fruit pavlova
• Blackcurrant macaroons

The price of a bottle of Elisabeth Salmon 2012 Billecart-Salmon

The price of a bottle of Elisabeth Salmon 2012 - Billecart-Salmon is 194,95 €. This is an exceptional cuvée from a prodigious year. This bottle is a must for lovers of great champagnes.

Reviews of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage from Billecart-Salmon

Connoisseurs praise Elisabeth Salmon 2012 for its perfect balance between freshness and complexity. Read reviews of Elisabeth Salmon 2012 - Billecart-Salmon to discover the impressions of experts and enthusiasts.

Storing this champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 cuvée, it is recommended to store it lying down in a cool, dark cellar at a temperature of 11 to 12°C. With an aging potential of over 20 years, it will continue to gain depth and aromatic richness.

The Billecart-Salmon style

The Billecart-Salmon style is distinguished by its refinement and commitment to aromatic purity. The meticulous production of each cuvée, backed by decades of expertise, reflects the very essence of the Champagne terroirs. This iconic cuvée, a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, perfectly illustrates this quest for excellence.