Billecart-Salmon Champagne Rose 750ML

Overview

Billecart-Salmon Champagne Rosé 750ML (Brut Rosé / “Le Rosé”) is a benchmark non-vintage rosé Champagne—fine-bubbled, citrus-zipped, and delicately red-fruited, with a creamy, precise finish.

Tasting Notes

Hamptons Tasting Notes: Wild strawberry, red currant, and pink grapefruit glide over a chalky, saline core. The mousse is silky, the mid-palate stays light, and the close is clean with citrus-zest snap.

Style & Specs

• Region: Champagne (France)
• Blend (percentages based on the 2020 vintage): 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier
• Vinification: low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel
• Lees aging: 36 months
• Dosage: 4.7 g/L (reported)
• Alcohol: 12% ABV

When to Drink

Excellent now for fragrance and lift; the house notes a 2–4 year recommended ageing potential for standard bottles.

Food Pairings

• Wild salmon (especially simply grilled)
• Langoustine or shellfish carpaccio
• Sushi and sashimi
• Fine charcuterie
• Lightly sweet red-berry desserts

Critical Acclaim

• 93 — JamesSuckling.com (James Suckling)
• 92 — Wine Spectator (Alison Napjus)
• 92 — Decanter (Tom Hewson)
• 91 — Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss)

Why Buy This Bottle

• A classic “reference-point” rosé Champagne style, centered on finesse and precision
• Long lees aging (36 months) for polish and texture without heaviness
• Producer note: Maison Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and remains family-run