Billecart-SalmonLeReserveNV

Champagne Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 following the marriage of Nicolas-François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Located in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ near Épernay, the House remains family-owned, today led by seventh-generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart.rrChef de Cave François Domi retired in 2016 after 30 years, succeeded by Florent Nys, who joined in 2005. Vineyard management is overseen by Denis Blée. Together with sixth-generation François Roland-Billecart and Antoine Roland-Billecart, they form part of the seven-member tasting committee guiding the House style.rrIn the 1950s, Jean Roland-Billecart pioneered low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel â€?now a hallmark preserving fruit freshness. Today, wines are fermented in stainless steel, temperature-controlled large oak casks, small oak barrels, or a combination, depending on the cuvée.rrBy 2020, production drew on 300 hectares: 100 hectares estate-owned and certified organic in 2025; 100 hectares under contract (herbicides and chemical fertilisers eliminated in 2019); and 100 hectares from grower partners. The vineyards span 40 crus, mostly within 20 km of the winery. In 2017, the House achieved High Environmental Value certification.rThe Le Réserve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. It is made up of a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier from three different years and sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region.Since the 2018 base wines Mathieu has been extended the lees aging time from 30 months to between 36-42 months giving a fuller and more rounded expression along with fine tuning of the still wine blends to ensure that lightness and delicacy. In Autumn 2024 the champagne became Le Reserve to reflect the new blend.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la MarnerGrape Varieties: 40% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir & 30% ChardonnayrLees Ageing: 3 YearsrBase Vintage: 2018rDisgorged: 2022rDosage: 6.2 g/lrReserve wines: 53%rFermentation: Vinification in stainless steel tanksrDrink: Now for 6+ yearsrrTasting Note:A yellow gold hue. Aromatics have a distinct and precise intensity with an ethereal character, followed by a natural and radiant freshness. With a presence of floral notes and fresh fruits, highlighted by lightly biscuit aromas.On the palate a delicate texture under the charm of white flesh fruit flavors such as apples and crunchy pears.