Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs

About this wine

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.

Sommelier's Note

"Among Blanc de Blancs at this price point, Billecart-Salmon's version is unmatched for purity — taste it once and you will understand why this house has survived 200 years on elegance alone."

Food Pairings

A natural companion for fresh oysters on the half shell, caviar, and seafood carpaccio. Its razor-sharp acidity and chalky minerality elevate grilled sea bass, Dover sole meunière, scallops in butter sauce, and lemon-dressed crab. Works beautifully with light goat cheese and delicate vegetable dishes.

When to drink it

Celebratory toasts, elegant aperitifs, fine dining with seafood, or as a special gift for milestone moments

Specs

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Style

Sparkling

Price Range

¥12,000-16,000

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru villages: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs). Blend of two vintages. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selective malolactic fermentation. Aged on lees for 4–5 years. Extra-low dosage: approximately 1.7 g/L. Optimal serving temperature: 10–12°C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs taste like?

It offers crisp green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and toasted brioche, underpinned by a chalky, saline minerality and a creamy mousse — all held together by vibrant, refreshing acidity.

What food pairs best with this Champagne?

Fresh oysters and caviar are the classic pairings. It also shines with grilled sea bass, scallops, crab, and sashimi — any delicate seafood that benefits from a bright, mineral wine.

How long can I age this Champagne?

It is delicious upon release but continues to develop for 5–8 years, gaining nuttier, more complex flavours while retaining its signature freshness.

Is this a Brut or Extra Brut style?

The dosage is around 1.7 g/L, placing it firmly in Extra Brut territory — bone-dry, with no sweetness masking the pure Chardonnay character.

How does this compare to the prestige Cuvée Louis Salmon?

The Blanc de Blancs is the non-vintage entry into the Billecart Chardonnay range, offering remarkable quality at a more accessible price. Cuvée Louis Salmon is the flagship vintage-dated prestige cuvée with greater depth and aging potential.