Billecart-Salmon
ビルカール・サルモン
Family-owned since 1818, the epitome of Champagne elegance
Founded in 1818 when Nicolas François Billecart married Elisabeth Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining family-owned Grande Marque Champagne houses. The house pioneered cold fermentation—a slow, low-temperature vinification that preserves delicate aromas and exceptional freshness. With 200 hectares of estate vineyards and sourcing from another 100 hectares, they produce around two million bottles annually, each one reflecting the house philosophy of balance, elegance, and purity over power. Their 1959 Nicolas-François Billecart was voted the greatest Champagne of the 20th century at the 1999 Millennium tasting.
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ビルカール・サルモン ブラン・ド・ブラン
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs
SparklingChardonnay
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs is a luminous expression of 100% Chardonnay sourced from Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs — Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. A blend of two harvests, it is unified through the house's signature cold fermentation and aged on the lees for four to five years before disgorgement. The resulting wine is pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles and offers an exquisite aromatic palette of crisp green apple, citrus zest, white flowers, toasted brioche, and chalky minerality. On the palate, vibrant acidity interweaves with a creamy mousse and an elegant, saline-mineral finish that defines Billecart-Salmon's hallmark finesse. Dosage is kept exceptionally low (around 1.7 g/L) to let the pure Chardonnay character speak for itself.
ビルカール＝サルモン キュヴェ・ニコラ・フランソワ
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François
SparklingPinot Noir · Chardonnay
Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is the prestige cuvée of the house, created in 1964 as a tribute to the founder. It is a masterful blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, primarily sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. The wine undergoes partial vinification in oak barrels, which imparts a subtle complexity and structural elegance. Known for its remarkable aging potential, it exhibits a golden hue, fine bubbles, and a sophisticated aromatic profile of dried fruits, brioche, and white flowers. It represents the pinnacle of the Billecart-Salmon style, balancing power with finesse.
Who Is This For?
For those who value finesse and freshness over power and richness, seeking the purest expression of Champagne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Billecart-Salmon Champagnes distinctive?
- Their signature cold fermentation technique preserves extraordinarily fresh and delicate aromas, giving each wine an unmatched elegance and balance that sets them apart from more powerful styles.
- Is Billecart-Salmon still family-owned?
- Yes. Since 1818, the house has been passed down through the same family — the Roland-Billecart family — making it one of the very few Grande Marque houses still under family ownership.
- How prestigious is Billecart-Salmon?
- Their 1959 Nicolas-François cuvée was voted the greatest Champagne of the 20th century at the 1999 Millennium tasting, beating 150 legendary competitors.
- What food pairings work best with Billecart-Salmon wines?
- Their wines are made for the table. Fresher cuvées like Blanc de Blancs pair beautifully with oysters, sashimi and delicate seafood; richer prestige cuvées complement lobster, foie gras, and aged cheeses.