12 April – Named after the House’s very first chief winemaker, this 100% Chardonnay Grands Crus champagne takes you on a journey to the heart of the exceptional terroir of Côte des Blancs and invites you to discover the House’s ancestral savoir-faire.
As the main grape variety of the prestigious Côte des Blancs, Chardonnay from the 2008 vintage benefited from a slow ripening process, allowing freshness and a beautiful aromatic concentration. For Louis Salmon 2008, grapes were sourced from the best parcels of Grands Crus: Cramant and Chouilly for finesse, Avize for strength of character and Mesnil-sur-Oger for structure and longevity. Chalk, the keystone of this renowned terroir, provides a unique typicity and an astonishing mineral purity to the wine. Partially matured in oak casks, Louis Salmon 2008 expresses great complexity and reflects a specific expertise in wine-making through the inimitable signature of the House’s vintage champagnes.
Louis Salmon 2008 is endowed with an elegant maturity, translated through complex notes of yellow fruit and citrus. Characterised by a creamy mouthfeel with refreshing balance and incredible length, this is a truly sophisticated wine worthy of the most beautiful of pairings: Corrèze veal sweetbread casserole or creamy risotto with shellfish.
For this launch, Maison Billecart-Salmon is honored to share the creative vision of Frédéric Anton, ambassador for Louis Salmon 2008. Proud owner of 3-star restaurant Le Pré Catelan and 1-star Le Jules Verne in Paris, the chef has designed an exclusive gourmet menu that will be served at Le Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower. A thrilling and unexpected experience that dives into the fascinating world of Frédéric Anton and his bold flavour associations, in perfect harmony with the 2008 vintage of Louis Salmon.
ABOUT CHAMPAGNE BILLECART-SALMON
Billecart-Salmon was first and foremost the result of a union. A union between Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon who, in 1818 and just married, founded their own Champagne House in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, a village near Epernay. At their side was Louis Salmon, Elisabeth’s brother, a passionate oenologist. Today, Mathieu Roland-Billecart, the 7th generation of the family, heads the House. Two centuries have passed since the creation of Billecart-Salmon champagnes, yet its motto remains unchanged: “Give priority to quality, strive for excellence.” Indifferent to passing trends but in tune with the times, the House has always been concerned to deserve the praise of artists of taste such as sommeliers and great chefs. Shared on the greatest gastronomic tables in France and around the world, or at the heart of celebrations in the intimacy of a family, Billecart-Salmon champagnes elegantly and delicately underline the most beautiful moments in life.
Available from independent wine merchants:
- Standard Bottle RRP: $199.99
