COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Billecart-Salmon
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a Non-Vintage sparkling wine from Champagne, France, made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. It originates from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, including villages such as Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger, known for their chalky soils. Billecart-Salmon, established in 1818, is a historic, family-owned house that has maintained its independence through seven generations, emphasizing elegance and precision in its winemaking. This particular cuvée is distinguished by its purity of Chardonnay, its freshness, structure, and finesse, often described as having a creamy texture and pronounced minerality.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family-owned for over 200 years.
Fact 02
Vineyards are herbicide-free.
Fact 03
Some vineyards are in organic conversion.
Fact 04
Known for its 'poet's champagne' quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs. Vinification involves fermentation, with a portion of the wine undergoing fermentation in used Burgundy oak barrels, and partial malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged on lees for an extended period, typically 4 to 5 years, followed by further bottle aging before disgorgement. The house adheres to sustainable viticultural practices, including being herbicide-free and pursuing organic conversion in some vineyards.
