{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-louis-salmon-2012-300cl","title":"Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon 2012 300CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon Louis Salmon 2012 is a refined Champagne that showcases the house’s signature elegance and precision, with Chardonnay at the heart of its style. Presented in an impressive 300cl format, it offers both prestige and exceptional aging potential, making it a standout cuvée for collectors and special occasions. The wine reflects the long-standing craftsmanship of Champagne Billecart-Salmon, a historic house known for finesse and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a brilliant pale golden hue with a very fine, persistent mousse. The nose is lifted and expressive, offering citrus blossom, ripe lemon, white flowers, toasted almond, and subtle brioche notes, all framed by a cool mineral edge.\n\nThe palate is precise and layered, combining fresh citrus, stone fruit, chalky minerality, and a creamy texture that gives the wine depth without losing tension. The finish is long, clean, and elegantly saline, with the structure to continue developing beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Champagne terroir known for its chalky soils and cool climate, this Chardonnay-led cuvée is crafted to emphasize purity, freshness, and finesse. The grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand, then vinified with a focus on preserving aromatic brightness and texture, followed by extended aging on the lees to build complexity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is an excellent match for oysters, scallops, lobster, sushi, poached white fish, or creamy poultry dishes. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider brief decanting only if desired for very old bottles or large-format service, though it is typically best enjoyed straight from the bottle to preserve its lively mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 and has remained family-owned for generations, earning a strong reputation for producing some of the most elegant and precise Champagnes in the region. Based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the house is celebrated for its commitment to balance, freshness, and meticulous craftsmanship, with Louis Salmon cuvées standing among its most admired expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Billecart Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252849332561,"sku":"FW-9321","price":1204.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/louis_blanc_de_blancs_nv.png?v=1783447299","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/billecart-salmon-louis-salmon-2012-300cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}