Producer: Billecart-Salmon
Region: Mareuil-sur-Ay, Champagne – France
Bottle: 75 cl
Grape Varieties: 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier.
Type: Sparkling Extra Brut Rosé
Alcohol Content: 12% vol
Serving Temperature: 8º - 10º
Billecart-Salmon is a prestigious small family-owned champagne house; it was founded in 1818, and its historic roots are found in Mareuil-sur-Ay in the heart of the Champagne region. It is one of the few remaining major Champagne houses that are still family-owned and, actually, under the management of the seventh generation, remain faithful to the same standards of quality. It cultivates a 100-hectare estate and obtains grapes from an area of 300 hectares spread over 40 crus in the Vallée de la Marne in Champagne, from the Cote des Blancs to the Montagne de Reims.
Billecart-Salmon is well known for its iconic Brut Rosé, widely considered for its subtle and refined aromas, pale pink colour, great intensity and incredible finesse, establishing it as a benchmark among rosé champagnes.
Le Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay and Meunier vinified as white wine and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine. The Chardonnay is sourced from the best crus in the Champagne region, the Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and the Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay.
It has aged on its lees for 36 months. Extra Brut dosage.
The result is a rosé champagne with excellent freshness and fruitiness. A fragrant nose with an explosion of sweet red berry aromas, citrus zest and floral notes. On the palate, it has a smooth, creamy texture with excellent fruitiness and depth of flavour and a very harmonious and delicious finish.
Note: Ideal to be enjoyed throughout the whole meal, from the aperitif to the dessert. Enjoy it now, or it can be enjoyed after many years when stored with care.
