Billecart Salmon Brut Rose - 3 Litre Bottle
Product details
| Management number | 253524238 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$232.50 | Model Number | 253524238 | ||
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This structured and 'aristocratic' sparkling wine originates from France, within the world-renowned Champagne AOC. Maison Billecart-Salmon, based in the Grand Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, is a legendary family-owned house founded in 1818 by the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Universally celebrated as the global benchmark for rosé Champagne, the estate pioneered this delicate, precise style back in 1954. Operating under a winemaking philosophy of absolute elegance, finesse, and longevity, the house combines cool, long fermentations with meticulous block selection to craft a cuvée that serves as a reference point for sparkling rosés worldwide.
Wine Description
The Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé presents a signature pale, radiant salmon-pink color in the glass, beautifully adorned with warm glints of gold and a persistent, fine-bubbled mousse. Its sensory profile is exceptionally subtle, delicate, and high-toned, unfolding a precise bouquet of fresh red berries; such as wild strawberries, raspberries, and red currants interwoven with citrus zest, orange rind, and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, pillowy, and beautifully focused, showcasing a creamy, harmonious smoothness balanced by an outstanding, chalky mineral tension. It is characterized by its remarkable racy acidity and a pinpoint effervescence that drives into a crisp, bone-dry, and lingering finish highlighted by an acidic crunch of red fruit and refreshing tangerine notes.
This non-vintage (NV) Champagne is an expert masterclass in the traditional assemblage (blending) method, typically composed of:
40% to 45% Chardonnay: Sourced from premium Grand Crus, providing the wine’s chiseled structure, longevity, and elegant citrus core.
30% to 35% Pinot Noir: Drawn from the Montagne de Reims, adding structural muscle and red fruit depth, which includes roughly 7% vinified as a still red wine.
20% to 30% Pinot Meunier: Sourced from the Vallée de la Marne, infusing the blend with roundness and immediate aromatic charm.
The wine undergoes a protective, low-temperature vinification in stainless steel vats and naturally completes malolactic fermentation to soften the texture. Incorporating an expansive 40% of aged reserve wines to maintain impeccable year-over-year consistency, the bottling is matured on its fine lees in the house’s chalk cellars for a lengthy 36 months. It is finished with a precise, modest dosage of roughly 7 to 9 grams per litre, keeping it dry and vibrant, and reaches an alcohol content (ABV) of 12.0%. While the estate champions natural biodiversity and sustainable agricultural practices across its vineyards, this cuvée is not certified organic.
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