Les Rendez-vous Collection No. 7 & No. 8 by Billecart-Salmon Gift Box

Description of the Les Rendez-vous de Billecart-Salmon N°7 and N°8 Champagne Gift Set

The Champagne Les Rendez-vous de Billecart-Salmon N°7 and N°8 gift set brings together two unique expressions of the Meunier grape variety from Maison Billecart-Salmon, a historic player in the Champagne appellation since 1818. Each cuvée in this duo highlights the typical characteristics of this Champagne grape variety and its interaction with the distinct terroirs of the Marne Valley.

Product presentation

• Box contents: two separate bottles — N°7 Meunier and N°8 Meunier
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Grape variety: 100% Meunier
• Dosage: low dosage / Extra-Brut depending on the selection
• Format: 2 x 0.75 L

Detailed characteristics

Each wine in the case comes from a specific terroir and undergoes long ageing on lees, which refines the effervescence and structure of the wine. Rendez-vous N°7 is made from Meunier grapes grown on clay-limestone soils that benefit from uniform ripeness, while Rendez-vous N°8 reflects the minerality of predominantly limestone plots. Both cuvées are based on a high-quality harvest, precise vinification and extended ageing for enhanced aromatic clarity.

Aromatic expression

This duo of champagnes highlights the expression of Meunier in two complementary registers. N°7 tends towards a fruity and structured expression, with delicate bubbles and a straightforward texture. No. 8 explores a more mineral and tense dimension, revealing an integrated depth. In both cases, the effervescence supports an aromatic palette that ranges from ripe white fruits to citrus and floral nuances, with a sensation of liveliness balanced by a fine texture.

Ageing potential and storage

Prolonged ageing on lees and low dosage allow these champagnes to develop increased complexity over time. Storage in a cool, stable environment, away from light, will enhance their intrinsic qualities while allowing you to observe the aromatic evolution of each cuvée.

Why choose this gift set?

This gift set offers an opportunity to explore two refined interpretations of Meunier by a house committed to expressing the finesse of the Champagne terroir. It is particularly suitable for those seeking a qualitative approach to a grape variety often associated with more accessible profiles, here revealed in its most accomplished form.

Serving suggestions

Serve each champagne at a moderate cellar temperature (between 8°C and 12°C) in a tulip glass to enhance the aromatic expression. This duo can be included in oenological discoveries focused on the Meunier grape variety and its nuances according to the terroirs.

Technical characteristics summary

• Producer: Maison Billecart-Salmon
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Grape variety: 100% Meunier
• Dosage: Low / Extra Brut
• Ageing: Long ageing on lees
• Total capacity: 1.5 L (2 x 0.75 L)