Billecart-Salmon : Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 cuvée from Billecart-Salmon

Tasting

Color
Pale and crystalline, the color with delicate yellow and green reflections is supported by a fine effervescence.

Nose
Opening on fragrances of flowers, hazelnut and chestnut bread, the nose seduces with its aromatic framework combining power with tasty chalky notes.

Palate
A creamy and highly precise attack precedes a fresh and balanced palate. Almond paste, flaky brioche, white fruits, white pepper, cardamom, fresh mango and finger lime are all aromas that combine up to a rich and persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

A whole Corrèze sweetbread in a casserole, abalone from Brittany and samphire are refined pairings with this Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2012 cuvée from Billecart-Salmon.

Service and aging

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

A vintage Blanc de Blancs champagne imbued with power and refinement

The property

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

The wine

This bottle pays tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon's brother, a passionate oenologist very involved in the development of wines, from the creation of the property.

This vintage champagne 2012 is made from illustrious Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs, such as Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry.

Vinification and aging

Vinification of 25% of the wines in barrels. The maturation on lees in the underground cellars of the House is for a period of 115 months. The dosage of this Blanc de Blancs champagne is 3.9 g/l.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).