White-sparkling-dry
664545565132
Color:
White
Body/Type:
Sparkling
Style:
Dry
Size:
Bottle, 750 ml
Winery:
Billecart-Salmon
Serve At:
43°-50° F
Region:
France > Champagne
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Champagne Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818, with the marriage of Nicholas
Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, and is run today by their descendent, Francois Rolland-Billecart. The firm owns 74 acres of its own vines, and buys in grapes from another 346 acres as well. 90% of the fruit comes from within an 20-mile radius of Epernary, with some 35 cru's contributing. The blend of the Brut Reserve is unchanged since 1945.

No other winemaking region is as closely associated with celebration and romance. Brand-power here is also stronger than other regions, and consumers pay a premium for consistency and reliability. However a new wave of "grower" champagnes is introducing wines of distinction and character. Major varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

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