Description
This is one of the finest non-vintage champagnes on the market. Round harmonious and balanced its blend has remained unchanged since 1945:Grapes are selected from three different years and consist of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, from the best sites of the Marne. The Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve is an excellent partner to all social occasions and can be consumed with a wide variety of dishes. If required you could happily cellar this champagne in an appropriate cellar for up to 10 years.
History
I visited and worked at this winery in 1997, in my experience I find this winery to be a small boutique and making fabulous champagne's, by far the best champagne winery. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas-Francois Billecart, Billecart-Salmon is one of the few Champagne Houses still owned and managed by the original family. With a stringent focus on quality and seven generations of expertise, Billecart-Salmon, located in the heart of the Mareuil sur Ay vineyard, produces a series of expertly crafted cuvees from the best quality grapes. the 19th century, Billecart-Salmon champagne was enjoyed in the newly established USA and was a great favorite of the Russian aristocracy. Today the house enjoys a worldwide reputation. aging from the classic Brut to the marvelous vintage Grande Cuvee, these fine champagnes can be summed up in two words: simply Seductive.
Food Recommendation
Fish, Poultry
Cheese Recommendation
Mild Cheeses
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