Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois

Billecart-Salmon • Non Vintage

$179.00

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Total mastery of the art and assembly, rediscovering the spirit and ancestral know-how of the original champagnes. Brut Sous Bois plays on a complex aromatic definition and a character linked to vinification in oak barrels.

A crystalline and radiant golden yellow color with brilliant reflections, animated by fine sparkling and regular bubbles. On the nose, we are impacted by a wealth of harmonious dried fruits, fresh citrus and white fleshy fruits, followed by seductive fine buttery notes. On the palate we experience a burst of flavors (grilled notes of milk rolls, toffee), conducive to the development of the great wines of Champagne.

"Everything about this wine is special. It is made from the three Champagne grape varieties in equal proportion and vinified in barrels, which gives it this beautiful balance, of great elegance, between finesse of the bubble and strength of character. The Brut Sous Bois cuvée can be combined with very different dishes, whether langoustines, white meats or a gently cooked veal shank, covered with thin slices of porcini mushrooms. For me, the Brut Sous Bois vintage is like an epicurean ode that can be enjoyed at the end of the afternoon, on the terrace of the Apicius for example, or with a good cigar. I always associate this champagne with a pure moment of pleasure, a precious and precise moment of happiness!" - Jean-Pierre Vigato, Parisian Chef

Maker

Billecart-Salmon

Style

Non Vintage

Dosage

Brut
Billecart-Salmon

Elegance, Bottled

Founded in 1818, Billecart-Salmon (pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) is one of the most prestigious family-owned houses in Champagne. Known for their fresh, clean, and elegant style, Billecart-Salmon champions the often-understated Meunier grape, giving it the spotlight in their blends where others may not. Overseen by generations of the family alongside Chief Winemaker François Domi, the house’s winemaking philosophy is meticulous and artful. They purposely ferment at lower temperatures, extending fermentation from days to weeks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. Every element—from fermentation to disgorgement—is carefully calibrated to create champagnes of exceptional balance and purity. If you're new to fine wine, Billecart-Salmon will open your eyes to what truly superior Champagne can be.

More about Billecart-Salmon
Food Pairings

Its strength of character and honesty will make it the ideal companion for white meats or even pan-fried chanterelles.

Its strength of character and honesty will make it the ideal companion for white meats or even pan-fried chanterelles.

Technical Notes

Equal proportions between the three Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chardonnay from Premier and Grand Cru in the Côte des Blancs. Pinot Noir from Premier and Grand Cru in the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley (right bank). 30-35% reserve wine addition.

Partial malolactic fermentation. Vinification and ageing in oak barrels at a low temperature. Maturation in cellar for 6-7 years. 7 g/L dosage. Can be aged for a further 6 to 8 years.

Equal proportions between the three Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chardonnay from Premier and Grand Cru in the Côte des Blancs. Pinot Noir from Premier and Grand Cru in the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley (right bank). 30-35% reserve wine addition.

Partial malolactic fermentation. Vinification and ageing in oak barrels at a low temperature. Maturation in cellar for 6-7 years. 7 g/L dosage. Can be aged for a further 6 to 8 years.

What to Expect

A crystalline and radiant golden yellow color with brilliant reflections, animated by fine sparkling and regular bubbles. On the nose, we are impacted by a wealth of harmonious dried fruits, fresh citrus and white fleshy fruits, followed by seductive fine buttery notes. On the palate we experience a burst of flavors (grilled notes of milk rolls, toffee), conducive to the development of the great wines of Champagne.

"Everything about this wine is special. It is made from the three Champagne grape varieties in equal proportion and vinified in barrels, which gives it this beautiful balance, of great elegance, between finesse of the bubble and strength of character. The Brut Sous Bois cuvée can be combined with very different dishes, whether langoustines, white meats or a gently cooked veal shank, covered with thin slices of porcini mushrooms. For me, the Brut Sous Bois vintage is like an epicurean ode that can be enjoyed at the end of the afternoon, on the terrace of the Apicius for example, or with a good cigar. I always associate this champagne with a pure moment of pleasure, a precious and precise moment of happiness!" - Jean-Pierre Vigato, Parisian Chef



A crystalline and radiant golden yellow color with brilliant reflections, animated by fine sparkling and regular bubbles. On the nose, we are impacted by a wealth of harmonious dried fruits, fresh citrus and white fleshy fruits, followed by seductive fine buttery notes. On the palate we experience a burst of flavors (grilled notes of milk rolls, toffee), conducive to the development of the great wines of Champagne.

"Everything about this wine is special. It is made from the three Champagne grape varieties in equal proportion and vinified in barrels, which gives it this beautiful balance, of great elegance, between finesse of the bubble and strength of character. The Brut Sous Bois cuvée can be combined with very different dishes, whether langoustines, white meats or a gently cooked veal shank, covered with thin slices of porcini mushrooms. For me, the Brut Sous Bois vintage is like an epicurean ode that can be enjoyed at the end of the afternoon, on the terrace of the Apicius for example, or with a good cigar. I always associate this champagne with a pure moment of pleasure, a precious and precise moment of happiness!" - Jean-Pierre Vigato, Parisian Chef



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