Billecart-Salmon : Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009

The minerality and elegance of a vintage champagne

The property

Since its creation in 1818 by the couple Elisabeth Salmon and Nicolas-François Billecart, the Champagne House Billecart-Salmon 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 the Champagne terroir.

The wine

This bottle pays tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon's brother, a passionate oenologist deeply involved in the development of wines, from the creation of the property. The Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 translates the expression of the best plots of Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs: Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger for structure and longevity.

Vinification and aging

Vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks. Maturation on lees in the house's underground cellars is for a period of 12 years. The dosage of this vintage champagne 2009 is 3.75 g/l.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 from Billecart-Salmon

Tasting

Color
The color displays a pale gold color with shades of yellow and green, of remarkable brilliance.

Nose
Elegant and complex, the nose opens on fragrances of hazelnut and citrus pulp (mandarin, yuzy) and syrupy pear. As the wine breathes, pure and crystalline aromas (raw butter and fresh honey) conferred by the chalky soil of the House's terroirs are revealed.

Palate
Precise, the palate seduces with its creamy touch and its chiseled finesse. The balance and power of the palate combine with a rich aromatic palette (almond paste, flaky brioche, white fruits and white pepper). With a beautiful persistence, the finish exhales aromas of fresh mango, caviar lemon and cardamom.

Food and wine pairings

With its purity and precision, the Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 from Billecart-Salmon ideally pairs with Corrèze sweetbreads or a creamy shellfish risotto.

Service and aging

For optimal tasting, serve between 10 and 12°C. This cuvée can wait in cellars for more than 10 years.