COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Billecart-Salmon
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 is a single-varietal Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay. It originates from the Champagne AOC in France, specifically from Grand Cru terroirs in the Côte des Blancs, including villages like Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. This cuvée pays homage to Louis Salmon, a significant figure in the Billecart-Salmon family's history and a passionate oenologist. The 2012 vintage was characterized by challenging growing conditions followed by a beneficial heatwave, resulting in low yields but expressive wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€525
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a key figure in the Billecart-Salmon family history.
Fact 02
Chardonnay grapes are exclusively sourced from Grand Cru vineyards.
Fact 03
The 2012 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions.
Fact 04
A portion of the wine is aged in oak casks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. A portion of the wine (25%) is vinified in oak casks, and partial malolactic fermentation is utilized. The wine undergoes extended aging on lees, for 115 to 144 months, contributing to its complexity and texture. Vinification is conducted cru-by-cru and grape-variety-by-grape-variety to preserve the distinct characteristics of the terroirs.
