- Last updated on April 21, 2023
Welcome! This is our Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne review.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne is a beautifully crafted wine from the prestigious Champagne house of Billecart-Salmon.
This Rosé Champagne is made using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, resulting in a delicate and refined wine that is perfect for any celebration.
Find below our Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
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Our Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne Review
- Brand: Maison Billecart-Salmon
- Grape Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Region: France, Champagne
- Tasting Notes: Cherry & Red Berry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 2-4 Years
- Price Range: ~$90
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne review: What's its color?
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne wine has a pale pink color and persistent perlage.
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What does Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne taste like?
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne is a blend made from Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Pinot Meunier (30%) grapes aged 36 months on the lees.
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On the nose, it is delicate and floral, with aromas of red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, along with a subtle hint of citrus zest.
There are also notes of brioche and a touch of spice that adds complexity to the wine.
On the palate, it is delicate and well-balanced, with a creamy texture and a fine mousse.
The flavors are consistent with the nose, with a prominent presence of red fruits, citrus, and a subtle touch of minerality.
The wine has a long and refreshing finish that lingers on the palate.
Is Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne wine is a brut wine with a 9 g/L dosage.
Brut wine contains less than 12 g/L.
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Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne review: Which food pairs well with it?
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne is a crisp, refreshing, and bubbly Champagne.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are French fries, San Daniele ham, creamy potatoes, seafood risotto, and salads to name some.
Meat wise go for turkey, chicken, and lemon chicken for example.
For fish, we recommend oyster, lobster, salmon, sashimi, fish & chips, and fried calamari.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with cream cheese like Camembert and Brie to name some.
And yes, in case you wonder, it goes well with dessert too like macaroons, chocolate, Paris-Brest, and Saint-Honoré for example.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne review: What's its alcohol content?
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne wine’s alcohol content is 12%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Maison Billecart-Salmon?
Here is an extract from the Maison Billecart-Salmon brand website:
“It all started here in 1818 when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon were married, marking the creation of their Champagne House.
This has been a family story since the beginning with Louis Salmon, brother of Elisabeth and a passionate oenologist, getting involved in the creation of the wines.
Thus, over 7 generations, each member of the family has endeavoured to continue the family tradition, staying faithful to the same motto: “Give priority to quality, strive for excellence”.“
Conclusion
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne is a beautifully crafted wine that embodies elegance, refinement, and sophistication.
Its delicate pink color, fine bubbles, and complex aromas and flavors make it a perfect Champagne for any celebration.
This Champagne is sure to impress even the most discerning wine lover, and it is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a unique and memorable wine experience.
Treat yourself or your loved ones to a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne and celebrate life’s special moments in style.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
