Billecart Salmon Le Reserve 3L (Double Magnum)

Billecart‑Salmon “Le Réserve” is a non‑vintage Brut from one of Champagne’s oldest family‑run houses, founded in 1818 by Nicolas‑François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon in Mareuil‑sur‑Ay .

House & Vinification Heritage

• The estate pioneered low‑temperature fermentation in the 1950s—cold settling in stainless steel—boosting fruit purity and finesse 

• Grapes are sourced from over 300 ha covering 40 crus around Épernay, including Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs 

• “Le Réserve” blends roughly 43% Pinot Meunier, 29% Chardonnay, and 28% Pinot Noir, combining multiple vintages with a high percentage of reserve wines (around 70%) to maintain consistency and complexity 

Typical Style & Aging

• The wine is vinified mostly in stainless steel (about 92%), with a touch fermented in oak to deepen its texture.

• It matures on the lees for around 50 months, with an Extra‑Brut dosage (≈ 3 g/L) 

Tasting Notes (Maison)

Appearance: pale straw‑yellow, fine persistent bubbles

Nose: bright white‑stone fruit, floral hints, and biscuity notes

Palate: elegant, crisp orchard‑fruit flavors with citrus, roasted nuts, and a long, mineral finish