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Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé

Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé

The fresh and elegant champagne that was served at the Universal Exhibition in Paris
Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé
75 cl.
Magnum
90 Parker
93 Decántalo
93 Suckling
90 Decanter
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Details
12.00%
Alcohol 12.00%
Champagne
Production area Champagne
Champagne
Type of sparkling wine Champagne
Billecart-Salmon
Winery Billecart-Salmon
Contains sulphites
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir
Varieties 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir
8.0
Service 8.0

Tasting notes Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé

Champagne Brut. 36 months in bottle.

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé is a visual delight with its pale pink hue and golden highlights that charmingly catch the light. On the nose, it awakens the senses with delicate notes of red berries such as strawberries and raspberries, complemented by a hint of citrus peel, creating an elegant and fresh aroma. On the palate, it offers a precise and sophisticated entry, evolving to a finish with subtle raspberry notes and vibrant freshness. Its creamy profile and impeccable balance make this Champagne an ideal choice for those seeking an elegant and refreshing experience.

Style Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé
Dry
Sweet
Fruity
Creamy
Short ageing
Long ageing
Pairing
Aperitif, Sushi, Smoked foods, Fruity desserts

About Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé

Among the attractions and surprises offered at the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition was champagne. Specifically, the Champagne Wine Trade Union (a precursor to the current AOC Champagne) was one of the financiers of the Palace of Champagne—within the Agriculture and Food pavilion—which served as a showcase for this renowned sparkling wine produced in the northwest of France. Among the bottles uncorked at this event were those of Billecart-Salmon.

Today, seven generations later, Billecart-Salmon remains an icon. Its origins date back to 1818 when Nicolas François Billecart married Elisabeth Salmon. From this union emerged these sparkling wines, among which Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé stands out.

This particular champagne, considered for years as secondary and of little prestige, was revived in 1970 by Jean Roland-Billecart. Today, it is one of the flagship wines of the house. “The first time I had the opportunity to taste the Brut Rosé cuvée was a long time ago, with Alain Passard (three Michelin star chef). What I liked first is that it tastes like wine. You can tell that behind this champagne there is a good wine,” says Pierre Hermé, master pastry chef (considered the best in the world).

Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé originates from the 300 hectares stretching between the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs, and the Vallée de la Marne. In this area, located just at the northern limit for vine cultivation (Reims is at 49°5 north latitude while the limit for obtaining quality grapes in the northern hemisphere is at 50° latitude), it is influenced by a dual climate: mostly oceanic (with high rainfall), but with a continental tendency (hot summers and frosty winters). Within this complexity, its slate soil is the key element, with a porosity that makes it a natural water reservoir that aids the vine even in the hottest summers. This, known as water stress, forces the plant to make an extra effort, resulting in high-quality grapes with a perfect balance between acids and sugar. Later, in the winery, all of them will be vinified always under the house motto: “prioritise quality, aspire to perfection.”

This is achieved in Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé with a technology based on cold to maintain all the expressiveness, nuances, and characteristic of the terroir. Always individually and separately, the batches from each plot will be clarified and fermented at low temperature in small stainless-steel tanks, ensuring a slow process where aromas are extracted, and the maximum expression of the varieties is retained. However, the journey of Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé does not end here. After malolactic fermentation and the second fermentation in the bottle, Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé will spend 36 months on the lees. The final resting place for Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé will be in the chalk cellars, where the perfect atmosphere is created for this champagne to reach the excellence we have come to expect.

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé is a visual delight with its pale pink hue and golden highlights that charmingly catch the light. On the nose, it awakens the senses with delicate notes of red berries such as strawberries and raspberries, complemented by a hint of citrus peel, creating an elegant and fresh aroma. On the palate, it offers a precise and sophisticated entry, evolving to a finish with subtle raspberry notes and vibrant freshness. Its creamy profile and impeccable balance make this Champagne an ideal choice for those seeking an elegant and refreshing experience.
90 Parker
93 Suckling

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€81.35 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Luxemburg with DPD to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €10.00 with DPD, or €6.95 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €300 you have a 50% discount with DPD or Mondial Relay.