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Billecart-Salmon - Brut Champagne Réserve NV (1.5L)

 

Price: $146.99

Producer Billecart-Salmon
Country France
Region Champagne
Varietal Champagne
Sku 17440
Size 1.5L

Often labeled as "Le Réserve", " the flagship non-vintage cuvée from one of the few remaining family-owned Champagne houses, Maison Billecart-Salmon. Established in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the house is currently led by the seventh generation of the family.

Style: A light, fine, and harmonious Champagne defined by balance and freshness.

Appearance: Pale gold with fine, persistent, slowly rising bubbles.

Nose: Fresh and precise, featuring notes of ripe pear, fresh apple, and floral hints, often accompanied by a light biscuit or brioche aroma from its time on the lees.

Palate: A creamy, silky texture with a "vinous" (wine-like) quality. Common flavor markers include citrus peel, stone fruits, and a subtle minerality or chalky finish.

Billecart-Salmon Description

The Blend: Typically a classic "Champagne blend" of approximately 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Chardonnay.

Reserve Wines: This cuvée is notable for its high proportion of reserve wines (often 50% to 60% or more), which provides significant depth and consistency across different release years.

Production: It undergoes a long, slow fermentation at low temperatures to preserve delicate fruit aromas and is aged on its lees in the cellar for roughly 30 to 36 months before release.

Food Pairings:

Seafood: Oysters, scallops, or crab spiced with ginger.
Light Starters: Citrus salads or white flower-garnished appetizers.
Casual Luxury: Many enthusiasts recommend it alongside high-quality fried chicken for a "high-low" pairing.

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