Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne – elegant, classic and irresistibly harmonious

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve is the essence of classic champagne art – elegant, balanced and incredibly versatile. It is the champagne for all of life’s moments: as an aperitif, with food, or when you just want to toast to something really tasty. With its fine mousse, pure fruit and impressive harmony, this is a cuvée that proves again and again why Billecart-Salmon ranks among Champagne’s very best houses.

Brut Réserve is created with great precision and patience. The cuvée is composed of 15 vintages and grapes from some of the most recognized terroirs in Champagne. A high proportion of reserve wines adds depth, continuity and the house’s distinctive style, while the long maturation on the lees adds complexity and a silky smooth texture.

The result is a champagne in perfect balance – fresh, refined and with an elegant richness that makes it both easy to enjoy and hard to live without.

Tasting notes

Appearance: Light golden color with fine, slowly rising bubbles and a rich, persistent mousse. Elegant and vibrant in the glass.

Aroma: Clean and precise nose with notes of white stone fruit, crisp apple fruit and pear, complemented by floral nuances and a subtle hint of biscuit and brioche.

Palate: Elegant and delicate structure with fresh apple, crisp pear and citrus. Light vinosity and toasted bread notes add depth, while the long finish offers beautiful minerality and refreshing purity.

The story of Maison Billecart-Salmon

Founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Maison Billecart-Salmon is one of the oldest and most respected family-owned champagne houses. For more than 200 years, the house has been driven by the same philosophy: to create champagnes with finesse, balance and purity.

Today, the house is led by the 7th generation, carrying on the traditions of uncompromising quality and deep respect for the terroir. With around 100 hectares of its own vineyards and access to grapes from a further 300 hectares across 40 of Champagne’s most prestigious crus, Billecart-Salmon ensures exceptional raw material quality. Brut Réserve is the house signature and a beautiful expression of this heritage – timeless, elegant and always in balance.

Product information

• Type: Champagne Brut
• Winery: Billecart-Salmon
• Region: Champagne, France
• Vinification: Low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Reserve wines: Over 50
• Number of vintages: Approx. 15
• Aging: Approx. 50 months on the lees
• Dosage: Brut
• Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
• Alcohol content: 12%alcohol