Description
Billecart-Salmon’s rare and highly sought after 'Elisabeth Salmon' Brut Rosé, a blend of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and is made only in exceptional vintages, called millésimes. Created in 1988 as a tribute to one of the House’s founders, Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its refined purity of grandeur and unique character. This great, rare and sought-after wine subtly offers the signature of top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. The 2012 'Elisabeth Salmon' highlights the full breadth of the savoir-faire required to blend the house’s rosé in an exceptional year. Over three years of aging on lees in the chalk cellars for the non-vintage cuvées and over ten years for the prestige vintage cuvées, the family allows their wines to blossom. Giving the luxury of time to play its role is also behind the grandeur of Billecart-Salmon champagnes.
Its appearance is luminous, with soft, coppery shimmers and a sustained salmon pink hue. There is a refreshing sensorial experience of citrus peel and red berry jelly. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic generosity (Plougastel and Mara des Bois strawberries, pêche de vigne). Pretty, refined and mature olfactory notes that bring out the inimitable fragrances of sweet spices and wild raspberry pulp. A measured strength which is delicate and charming at the same time, with the harmonious maturing of flavors (mandarin, blood orange, and Reinette apple tart). An ample and full character in the mouth, unveiling a chalky edge and persistent finish of citron zest as well as red and white currants. This great and highly refined wine presents its personality with wonderful delicacy of texture and flavor. The aromatic charm of a rare mineral aspect to pair with beautiful poulet de Bresse with crayfish or a few Breton langoustines royales.
