Log in / Sign up Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Rosé 'Elisabeth Salmon' 2008
Based in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Billecart-Salmon is a house renowned for wines of great finesse and poise. Made most famous for its Champagne rosé, with stunning pale copper hues and savoury edge. This is one of their most prestigious cuvées, Cuvée Elisabeth from the premier vintage 2008. First produced in 1988 and named in honour of co-founder Elisabeth Salmon, this bottle is made with chardonnay and pinot noir from predominantly grand cru vineyards with over a decade in bottle, this is a small piece of Champagne history in all its grandeur, and in very short supply.
Poulet de Bresse with crayfish, Breton langoustines royales.
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 that is delicate and charming at the same time, with the harmonious maturing of flavours (mandarin, blood orange, and Reinette apple tart). An ample and full character in the mouth unveils a chalky edge and persistent finish of citron zest as well as red and white currants.
