Billecart-Salmon Le Rose NV 750ml
The Wine
96 Pts, James Halliday 'Composed with 30 per cent from each of pinot noir and pinot meunier, and 40 per cent chardonnay. It has 40 per cent reserve wine, and spends three years on tirage. It is the go-to rosé for wine professionals, with nuances of juicy/poached red berry fruits, yet finishes dry and fresh.'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier blend
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Extra - Cork
Year - NV
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Champagne Billecart‑Salmon stands as one of the great names of the Marne Valley, renowned for crafting wines of finesse and precision from its historic home in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ. Founded in 1818 through the union of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, it remains proudly family‑owned, now guided by seventh‑generation president Martin Solibakke‑Billecart. Over two centuries the house has earned an enviable reputation, highlighted by the legendary Cuvée Nicolas‑François Billecart 1959, which was crowned Champagne of the Millennium in 1999 and later fetched £3,300 for a single magnum at auction.
Today the estate is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to long ageing and meticulous craftsmanship—its Brut Réserve rests a full 36 months in the chalk cellars before release—resulting in wines of remarkable elegance and purity. Critics consistently praise the house’s style, with Jancis Robinson among its admirers and La Revue du vin de France awarding Billecart‑Salmon two stars and ranking it among the top ten major Champagne houses.
For fine‑wine lovers, Billecart‑Salmon represents a benchmark of Champagne sophistication: a producer where heritage, precision and family stewardship come together to create cuvées of exceptional poise and longevity.
