Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois

Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois is a distinctive Champagne that stands apart for its oak-aged base wines and deep, layered character. Built equally from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, it combines freshness with mature complexity, reflecting the house’s long-standing expertise in refined, terroir-driven Champagne.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a fine, elegant mousse and a golden hue that hints at its time on wood and extended lees aging. The nose opens with notes of dried fruit, toasted rye bread, wet leaves, and subtle brioche, layered over clean orchard fruit and a delicate mineral edge. The palate is broad and expressive, with fresh-baked bread, ripe fruit, and nuanced oak-derived depth held together by excellent balance. The finish is long and composed, with an attractive savory twist and enough structure to suggest it will continue to develop gracefully for several years.

Production
This cuvée is made from a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, with the base wine aged in barrel before blending. The name Sous Bois refers to the “forest floor” character that emerges from this approach, further enhanced by five years of cellar aging before disgorgement and a low dosage. The result is a Champagne with unusual depth, complexity, and textural richness.

Food & Serving
Serve at 8–10°C to best appreciate its aromatic detail and fine structure. It pairs beautifully with shellfish, grilled fish, roast poultry, and mushroom-based dishes, as well as more elaborate seafood or white meat preparations. Decanting is not generally necessary, though a short rest in the glass can help the wine open up further.

Producer
Champagne Billecart-Salmon is a respected family house based in the Champagne region, known for elegance, precision, and consistency. Over generations, it has built a strong reputation for producing refined cuvées that balance freshness and complexity, with Brut Sous Bois standing out as one of its more distinctive and characterful expressions.

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