Brut Blanc de Blancs Louis Salmon coffret Billecart Salmon

From the heart of Burgundy, this elegant white wine crafted by Billaud-Simon captures the pure essence of Chablis. Its delicate notes of citrus, white flowers, and flint reveal a perfect balance between freshness and depth. The 2023 vintage stands out for its vibrant minerality and silky texture, a true reflection of the terroir’s finesse. Enjoy it chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to let every nuance unfold beautifully. Whether shared over seafood or simply savoured on its own, this refined creation invites you to experience the art of Burgundy winemaking at its most authentic and graceful.
178.50 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

3 in stock

Wine name: Brut Blanc de Blancs Louis Salmon, gift box

Vintage: 2012

Producer: Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100%, sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger)

Region: Champagne, France

Appellation: Champagne AOC

Type of vinification: Whole-bunch pressing, cold settling for 48 hours, fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel with a portion aged in oak casks, partial malolactic fermentation, secondary fermentation in bottle, ageing on lees in the cellars for around 8 to 10 years, low dosage brut, manual riddling and late disgorgement

Maceration: None, direct pressing of whole bunches with no skin contact

Colour: Bright pale gold with green glints, fine and persistent bead forming a delicate mousse

Bouquet: Citrus zest, white peach and fresh almond, followed by brioche, hazelnut, honeysuckle and a chalky, smoky note

Palate: Precise and vinous attack, silky texture, saline chalk-driven mid-palate, notes of lemon, pastry cream and toasted nuts, long tense finish with fine bitters

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Soils: Belemnite and micraster chalk with thin clay-limestone topsoil

Farming: Sustainable viticulture, hand harvesting, Viticulture Durable en Champagne approach

Ageing potential: 15 to 25 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Oysters and shellfish, langoustine, turbot in butter sauce, sushi and sashimi, poultry with cream, aged Comté and Parmesan

Serving temperature: 8 to 10 °C