Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve - 3 Litre Bottle
Product details
| Management number | 253524240 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$151.20 | Model Number | 253524240 | ||
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This structured and 'symmetrical' sparkling wine originates from France, within the world-renowned Champagne AOC. Maison Billecart-Salmon, situated in the Grand Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, is an iconic family-owned house founded in 1818 by the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. The Brut Réserve serves as the definitive signature cuvée of the house, representing an absolute masterclass in traditional blending. Operating under a winemaking philosophy that prioritizes finesse, freshness, and crystalline elegance, the house utilizes specialized low-temperature fermentations and extended aging to deliver a harmonious Champagne that has defined the family's meticulous standard for over two centuries.
Wine Description
The Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve presents a beautiful, radiant pale gold appearance in the glass, enlivened by delicate greenish reflections and a persistent, slow-rising stream of ultra-fine bubbles. Its sensory profile is remarkably precise, fresh, and expressive, opening with a high-toned bouquet of fresh green apples, ripe Bosc pears, and citrus zest, beautifully layered with complex underlays of white floral blossom, fresh butter, and warm brioche. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, pillowy, and beautifully focused, showcasing a creamy, harmonious texture balanced by a razor-sharp, chalky mineral tension. It is characterized by its outstanding natural acidity and a pinpoint effervescence that drives into a crisp, bone-dry, and lingering finish highlighted by an acidic crunch of fresh orchard fruit and a light touch of biscuit complexity.
This non-vintage (NV) Champagne is a harmonious, classic multi-varietal blend composed of three distinct grape varieties sourced from the region's finest terroirs:
40% Pinot Meunier: Sourced primarily from the Vallée de la Marne, infusing the blend with juicy roundness and immediate aromatic fruit charm.
30% Pinot Noir: Sourced from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, adding structural muscle, depth, and red-fruit power.
30% Chardonnay: Sourced from the premium crus of the Côte des Blancs, providing the wine’s chiseled structure, laser focus, and vibrant citrus core.
The grapes were gently pressed and underwent a protective, low-temperature vinification in stainless steel vats to safeguard the pristine fruit definition. Naturally completing malolactic fermentation to soften the texture, the final blend incorporates an expansive 50% to 60% of aged reserve wines to ensure a flawless signature continuity from year to year. Following secondary fermentation, the bottling was matured on its fine lees in the house's deep chalk cellars for a lengthy 30 months—more than double the legal requirement. It is finished with a precise, low dosage of roughly 7 grams per litre, keeping its profile piercingly fresh and dry, and reaches an alcohol content (ABV) of 12.0%. Reflecting the producer's environmental commitment, the house incorporates sustainable agricultural management across its vineyard blocks.
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