BILLECART SALMON Champagne Vintage 2016

Description of Champagne Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2016

Billecart-Salmon Vintage Champagne 2016 is a prestigious Extra Brut cuvée made exclusively from Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. It is a blend of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay, vinified in stainless steel vats with partial malolactic fermentation, then aged on lees for around 5 to 9 years before disgorging at 1.9 g/L.

Technical characteristics

• Dosage: Extra Brut (≈ 1.9 g/L)
• Grape varieties: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay
• Terroir: 100% Grands Crus Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs
• Ageing: 64–108 months on lees in chalk cellars

Tasting notes & sensory profile

• Colour: light golden yellow, fine and dynamic effervescence.
• Nose: precise fruity intensity, notes of stone fruit (mirabelle plum, cherry), citrus, almonds, brioche, croissant.
• Palate: creamy texture, citrus zest and pineapple, pastry finesse (marmalade, crêpe), structured and mineral finish.

Food pairings & context of use

Its tension and aromatic purity pair well with sea bream ceviche, noble fish or exceptional Pata Negra Iberian ham. Serve between 10°C and 12°C to bring out the finesse of its bubbles.

Why choose this Vintage?

• A 100% cuvée that authentically reflects two prestigious terroirs.
• Long ageing on lees (5-9 years), guaranteeing a silky texture and evolving aromas.
• Remarkable balance between fruit, minerality and pastry intensity.
• Critical ratings: 94/100 Wine Spectator, 93/100 James Suckling.

Serving and storage advice

• Ideal serving temperature: 10–12°C.
• Store away from light, lying down to preserve the integrity of the cork.
• Open gently to preservethe fine effervescence.