This is the new face of Billecart-Salmon's non-vintage offering, and it is a significant step up from the 'Brut Réserve' of old.
The house has revolutionised their entry-level cuvée, extending the lees aging to a massive 50 months and dropping the dosage to just under 4g/L. This moves it firmly into 'Extra Brut' territory, stripping away any excess sugar to reveal the crystal-clear purity that Billecart is famous for.
The blend is built on a backbone of Meunier (around 43%) from the Vallée de la Marne, which provides that fleshy, radiant fruit core. This is framed by Chardonnay (29%) for finesse and Pinot Noir (28%) for structure. Crucially, the blend now includes a huge proportion of reserve wines - often upwards of 60% - which adds layers of brioche and spice to the fresh fruit.
In the glass, it is precise and ethereal.
Producer: Billecart-Salmon
Region: Champagne
Grape: Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
Size: 750ml
Producer Info: Founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne Billecart-Salmon is a prestigious, family-owned house (now 7th generation, led by Mathieu Roland-Billecart) renowned for its finesse, balance, and elegance. The house is celebrated for its low-temperature fermentation, partial oak vinification, and a flagship Brut Rosé."
