Billecart-Salmon : Vintage 2007

Billecart-Salmon presents a balanced vintage champagne with a unique aromatic richness

The property

Since its creation in 1818 by the couple 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.

Vinification and aging

The Vintage 2007 from the Billecart-Salmon Champagne House is made from grapes from the most beautiful terroirs of Grands and Premiers crus from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. This 2007 vintage champagne is dosed at 4 g/l.

Vinification and aging

Vinification in tanks. Maturation on lees for 9 years.

Blend

Pinot noir (75%) from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ), chardonnay (25%) from the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Chouilly and Vertus).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Vintage 2007 from Billecart-Salmon

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful yellow with subtle golden reflections. Delicate, the effervescence is of a beautiful vivacity.

Nose
The nose combines elegant fragrances of orchard fruits, nuts and citrus with gourmet notes of marzipan, fresh pineapple and greengage plums.

Palate
Precise and racy, the palate combines fruity aromas with notes of mandarin zest and citrus. Balanced, the palate seduces with its harmonious texture and persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

The Vintage 2007 from Billecart-Salmon pairs perfectly with noble fish dishes, shellfish, risottos or even exceptional hams.

Service and aging

For optimal tasting, serve between 11 and 12°C. This exceptional champagne can be kept in the cellar for between 8 and 10 years in bottle format and more than 10 years in magnum.