Name: Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
Type: Sparkling
Grape varieties used: 30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, 30% Chardonnay from the different vintages of the Marne and 40% Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
Appellation: Champagne
Aromatic and taste description: Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve presents a complex bouquet of fresh fruit, white flowers and lightly toasted brioche. On the palate, notes of pear, green apple and hazelnut blend harmoniously with a light touch of honey. The texture is silky and elegant, with a nice acidity which brings a feeling of freshness and liveliness.
Recommended food and wine pairings: This Champagne goes perfectly with seafood, shellfish and raw or grilled fish. It also goes well with white meat dishes, mature cheeses and fruit-based desserts.
Recommended serving temperature: 8-10°C
Shelf life and aging potential: This Champagne can be enjoyed now, but it also has an aging potential of 3 to 5 years under optimal storage conditions.
History and culture of the wine estate or wine region: The Billecart-Salmon house was founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, a village in the Champagne region famous for its sparkling wines. For over 200 years, the house has been producing Champagnes of exceptional quality, using traditional methods and respecting the nature and terroir of the region.
Technical information: Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve is made from grapes from different vineyards in the Champagne region, selected for their quality and unique terroir. After careful vinification, the wine is aged in the cellar for approximately 36 months before being disgorged and bottled. The dosage is low, in order to preserve the authenticity and purity of the wine.
Expert commentary and tasting notes:
Wine Spectator: 91/100 points "A harmonious Champagne with a satin texture, framing flavors of Asian pear, passion fruit, pastry and honey with an acidity that whets the appetite. Offers a fine and creamy finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 90/100 points "The latest version of Billecart's Brut Réserve NV is brilliant, bursting from the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, ripe citrus, white peach, brioche and a delicate touch of white flowers.On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, textured and refined with precise effervescence, lively acids and a long, beautifully defined finish.