Billecart-Salmon Champagne, Louis Salmon vintage 2013

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2013

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon 2013 is a prestigious cuvée made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the finest terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. This cuvée pays tribute to Louis Salmon, the founding figure of the Billecart-Salmon house style, and is part of a constant quest for precision, purity and longevity.

From a vintage marked by late and cool weather conditions, this vintage Blanc de Blancs champagne rigorously expresses the mineral and chalky identity of the Grands Crus from which it is made, while revealing a structure suitable for prolonged ageing in the cellar.

Technical characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne
• Type: Blanc de Blancs
• Vintage: 2013
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Origin of grapes: Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs
• Vinification: partial fermentation in old oak barrels
• Ageing: long ageing on lees in chalk cellars
• Dosage: very low, favouring the wine's precision
• Ageing potential: over 10 years

Expression of the 2013 vintage

The 2013 vintage in Champagne was marked by a late growing cycle, with one of the latest harvests of the decade. These conditions encouraged slow ripening of the grapes, preserving high acidity and great aromatic clarity. In this cuvée, the Chardonnay reveals a structured expression, marked by tension, integrity and a very precise interpretation of the terroir.

The Champagne Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Louis Salmon 2013 is characterised by a vertical architecture, supported by a persistent mineral structure, the signature of the chalky soils emblematic of this region.

Champagne tasting

Colour

The colour is a luminous pale gold, crossed by a fine and regular effervescence, reflecting long ageing on lees and controlled maturation.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet gradually opens up with notes of ripe citrus, lemon zest and white flowers. With aeration, chalky nuances, hints of fresh almond and a subtle complexity evoking hazelnut and white-fleshed fruits appear.

Palate

The attack is straightforward and precise. The palate reveals a chiselled texture, carried by a structuring acidity and a delicate texture. The balance is based on controlled tension, prolonged by a salty and persistent finish, characteristic of a Blanc de Blancs champagne for ageing.

Tasting and food pairings

This prestigious Billecart-Salmon Champagne is particularly suited to attentive tasting in a gastronomic context. It pairs well with noble products such as delicate fish, crustaceans, shellfish or certain dishes based on mature hard cheeses.

It is recommended to serve it between 10 and 12°C, in a glass that allows for good aromatic expression, in order to reveal the full complexity of the wine.

Why choose the 2013 Louis Salmon Cuvée?

• Rigorous selection of Chardonnays exclusively from Grands Crus
• A faithful and demanding interpretation of the 2013 vintage
• Precise vinification combining tradition and technical expertise
• Remarkable structure and ageing potential
• An iconic reference for the Billecart-Salmon style

Storage advice

This champagne can be stored for several years in a cool, dark cellar at a constant temperature. Its acidic structure and low dosage allow it to evolve favourably, developing more complex aromas and a fuller texture over time.