Billecart-Salmon : Brut Nature

The purity and harmony of a great Champagne wine

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 vineyard of the Billecart-Salmon House 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 its Champagne terroir.

Vinification and aging

Maturation on lees. 48 months in the cellar. Non-dosed Champagne.

Blend

Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the South Slopes of Épernay (40%), Chardonnay from the Marne (30%), Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grand Vallée de la Marne (30%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Billecart-Salmon's Brut Nature

Tasting

Brut Nature from the Billecart-Salmon House seduces with the intensity of its pale gold color. The complex bouquet charms the nose with complex notes ranging from the floral register to the fruity register without forgetting a touch of brioche bread. On the palate, Brut Nature from the Billecart-Salmon House is ample and harmonious. A hint of mineral tension balances this great Champagne wine.

Service

It is recommended to serve Brut Nature from Billecart-Salmon at a temperature between 10 and 11°C. This is a Champagne wine that can be kept for 5 or 6 years.

Food & wine pairings

Veal carpaccio, Plancha scallops, Ceviche.