Billecart-Salmon

Billecart-Salmon is one of France's most prestigious family-owned champagne houses, founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Its reputation is built on producing elegant, fresh, and finely crafted champagnes, with its Brut Rosé being considered a global benchmark. The Production Philosophy Family Control: Since its founding by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, the house has been managed by the family for seven generations. Tradition and Innovation: Billecart-Salmon maintains ancestral techniques, such as slow, cold fermentation, introduced in 1958, which ensures the freshness and delicacy of its wines. Vinification in wood, reintroduced in 1995, adds complexity and depth. Rigorous Quality: The house prioritizes quality over quantity, overseeing its vineyards and supplies. The aging of the champagnes in underground cellars, which stretch for 2 km, contributes to their longevity and complexity. Key Cuvées Brut Réserve: The house's classic and harmonious champagne, with notes of fresh fruit and biscuit. Brut Rosé: Considered the house's flagship, this rosé features notes of red fruits and citrus. Brut Sous Bois: Entirely vinified in oak casks, this cuvée reveals aromatic and textural complexity, with notes of brioche and spice. Cuvée Nicolas François: A prestige cuvée in tribute to the founder, produced only in exceptional years. Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon: An exceptional vintage rosé cuvée that pays homage to the co-founder. Clos Saint-Hilaire: The jewel in the crown, a rare and exclusive champagne from a walled plot of Pinot Noir. Cuvée Louis Salmon: A Blanc de Blancs of great purity, sourced from the best terroirs of the Côte des Blancs.