Billecart-Salmon

Elisabeth Salmon 2012 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage from Billecart-Salmon was created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, co-founder of the House. This vintage stands out for the brilliance and purity of its aromas. The 2012 vintage offers a rare complexity, ideal for accompanying refined dishes.

The Making of Elisabeth Salmon 2012 Billecart-Salmon Champagne

The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage is based on a harmonious blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. These grapes come exclusively from terroirs classified as grand cru and premier cru: Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant for Chardonnay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ, and Ambonnay for Pinot Noir. The unique hue of this vintage is provided by 8% Pinot Noir vinified as red wine, sourced from old vines facing south in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

A small percentage of the wines (2.9%) are vinified in oak barrels, contributing to the aromatic richness and structure of the champagne. This vintage benefited from an exceptional aging of 115 months on lees, ensuring optimal maturation and complex aromas. Finally, with a precise dosage of 3.8 g/L, this Extra Brut vintage expresses all the purity of its terroir and its exceptional year.

The 2012 Vintage

2012 is recognized as one of the most remarkable vintages in Champagne. After a difficult start to the year marked by climatic hazards, the hot and dry summer allowed perfect ripening of the grapes. The harvested berries, concentrated and balanced, gave birth to wines of great intensity and exceptional longevity. This vintage is a reference for lovers of rare and complex champagnes.

Tasting the Vintage

• Color

  The Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage presents a shimmering salmon hue, with brilliant reflections and graceful effervescence.

• Nose

  On the nose, this champagne seduces with a complex aromatic amplitude. Notes of red and black berries, such as redcurrant and blueberry, blend with floral touches of rose and peony, completed by a subtle hint of violet.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is lively and elegant, offering indulgent flavors of panettone and cherry clafoutis. A beautiful chalky structure stretches towards a long finish, marked by notes of blood orange jelly and cedar wood.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Salmon tartare with citrus
• Morel puff pastries
• Blini with Aquitaine caviar

Main Courses

• Bresse chicken with crayfish
• Pan-seared scallops with truffles
• Unilateral turbot fillet

Desserts

• Lime tart
• Pavlova with red fruits
• Blackcurrant macarons

The Price of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 Billecart-Salmon Bottle

The price of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 - Billecart-Salmon bottle is 189,95 €. This is an exceptional vintage from a prodigious year. This bottle is a must-have for lovers of great champagnes.

Reviews of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 Vintage from Billecart-Salmon

Connoisseurs praise Elisabeth Salmon 2012 for its perfect balance between freshness and complexity. Check out reviews of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 - Billecart-Salmon vintage to discover the impressions of connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Storing This Champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Elisabeth Salmon 2012 vintage, it is recommended to store it lying down in a cool, dark cellar at a temperature of 11 to 12°C. With a aging potential exceeding 20 years, it will continue to gain in depth and aromatic richness.

The Billecart-Salmon Style

The style of Billecart-Salmon is distinguished by its refinement and commitment to aromatic purity. The meticulous crafting of each vintage, carried by decades of know-how, reflects the very essence of Champagne terroirs. This iconic vintage, a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, beautifully illustrates this quest for excellence.