Billecart-Salmon : Blanc de Blancs 1998

Characteristics and tasting tips for Billecart-Salmon's Blanc de Blancs 1998

Tasting

Color
Beautiful pale gold color, supported by a delicate effervescence.

Nose
The nose combines delicious fragrances of citrus and white flowers.

Palate
A lively attack precedes a delicate palate with a persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this cuvée also pairs well with fish or seafood.

A vintage Blanc de Blancs champagne, lively and with a beautiful aromatic expression

The property

Since its creation in 1818 by the couple Elisabeth Salmon and Nicolas-François Billecart, the Champagne Billecart-Salmon House has remained independent, preserving for 7 generations the entirety of its know-how and the demand for the quality of its cuvées.

The vineyard

The Billecart-Salmon House vineyard extends from the Côte des Blancs to the Montagne de Reims over nearly 100 hectares. The vines are cultivated and cared for in a traditional way to approach an authentic fruit and reflect the quality of the Champagne terroir.

The wine

This Blanc de Blancs by Billecart-Salmon is made from grapes from the best grand crus of the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger).

Blend

This vintage champagne 1998 is a 100% chardonnay.