Billecart-Salmon Le Sous Bois Champagne Extra Brut
A seductive world-class Champagne – 100% oak-aged and uncompromising in character

Are you searching for an exclusive Champagne that stands out with depth, finesse, and unparalleled complexity? Then Billecart-Salmon Le Sous Bois Extra Brut is the ideal choice. This unique cuvée offers a truly distinctive expression – 100% vinified in oak barrels, which impart warmth, structure, and historical authenticity to every drop. Crafted for the passionate wine lover who seeks Champagne with character and soul.

Details of Le Sous Bois – a tribute to the origin of wine
Grapes:
43% Grand Cru Chardonnay (Côte des Blancs)
29% Meunier (right and left banks of the Vallée de la Marne)
28% Premier & Grand Cru Pinot Noir (Montagne de Reims, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ)
Vinification: Low-temperature fermentation exclusively in small oak barrels
Reserve wines: With vintages dating back to 2006
Aging: 5 years on lees (sur lie)
Dosage: Extra Brut – low sugar content for purity and precision

Tasting notes – a Champagne of structure, depth, and refinement
Appearance: A crystal-clear, radiant golden hue with a fine stream of elegant bubbles rising with precision and energy.
Aroma: Complex and harmonious with notes of pastry, citrus, and orchard fruits. Hints of malt gradually evolving into mocha and bergamot – a fascinating aromatic journey.
Palate: The taste reveals depth and finesse, with notes of milk toffee, melted butter, and subtle spices. A Champagne with great structure and a silky balance that can only be achieved through extended aging and masterful vinification.

Maison Billecart-Salmon – passion, precision, and family spirit since 1818
Founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon is one of the most respected family-owned Champagne houses in the region. From the very beginning, the house has been driven by the desire to create Champagnes of purity, finesse, and elegance – a goal they have fully mastered. With 100 hectares of their own vineyards and grapes sourced from an additional 300 hectares across more than 40 crus, including some of the region’s most prestigious Grand Cru areas, Billecart-Salmon ensures exceptional quality and terroir expression in each cuvée. The majority of the grapes come from within 20 km of Épernay – the heart of Champagne.