A refined and elegant Non‑Vintage Champagne, the Billecart‑Salmon Brut Réserve is built around freshness, finesse, and the house’s signature restraint—equal parts delicate fruit and subtle complexity.
Taste
Pale gold in the glass, this Champagne opens with aromas of green apple, crisp pear, citrus blossom, and delicate biscuity notes. The palate is fresh and precise, delivering flavors of apple, pear, lemon peel, and brioche, carried by fine bubbles and a mineral undertone. The finish is lively, with delicate salinity and tension.
About the Winery/Winemaker
Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ, Champagne Billecart‑Salmonremains one of the few fully family‑owned Houses in the region. The Brut Réserve cuvée is meticulously blended from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier across multiple years, and includes a high proportion of reserve wines to maintain consistency and complexity over time.
Why We Love It
This is the Champagne that defines “elegant everyday sparkle” for many wine lovers. It’s poised, versatile, and deeply satisfying—ideal for toast, aperitif, or pairing with delicate shellfish or creamy dishes. With its balance of fruit, minerality, and texture, it makes every moment feel a touch more special.
Technical Wine Notes
Origin: Champagne, France
Varietals: ~40% Meunier, ~30% Pinot Noir, ~30% Chardonnay (blend per most recent release)
Blend & Reserve: Includes over 50% reserve wines from past vintages
Aging / Lees: Aged on lees with extended maturation (30+ months typical)
Dosage: Recent releases have lowered dosage (e.g. ~3 g/L) for greater purity and focus
Serving Temperature: 8–10 °C (46–50 °F)
Ageability: Can age 5–10 years (or more in magnums) when well cellared
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