Billecart Salmon Brut Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru

Billecart-Salmon was established in 1818 by Nicolas Francois Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon and has been passed down to the seventeenth generation. It is one of the few renowned Champagne brands still family-owned. With limited production, Billecart-Salmon is often considered a hidden gem, appreciated mainly by connoisseurs. The Champagne is known for its delicate freshness and fine bubbles, achieved through the family’s commitment to extended fermentation using their cultivated wild yeasts. Their meticulous quality control includes a double debourbage process to enhance clarity. This dedication to craftsmanship results in elegant wines, with their flagship Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois 1959 winning the title "Champagne of the Millennium" in 1999 among 150 contenders for its exceptional quality.

Tasting Notes
This Brut Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru, a blend of two vintages, showcases the elegance of Chardonnay with its delicate effervescence and luminous yellow-gold hue. On the nose, it reveals pure mineral notes of brioche, fresh butter, and citrus. The palate offers a creamy, chalky texture with hints of fresh almonds and citron zest, finishing with remarkable smoothness. Its exceptional fermentation complements dishes like Ossetra caviar or fine marinated sashimi beautifully.

Rating:
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points: "Produced from the grapes grown in the Côte des Blancs, this beautiful Champagne is crisp and mineral, with a great texture and acidity. It has elegance and style as well.“

Wine Spectator 93 points: "Rapierlike acidity defines this lip-smacking version, with rich notes of grilled nut, melon and apricot fruit, grated ginger and lemon curd gaining momentum. It's sleek and racy, with a lively mousse and a long, mineral-tinged finish."

Region: Champagne, France
Grape: Chardonnay
ABV: 12.5%