Billecart-Salmon 2009 “Cuvée Louis Salmon” Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne 750ml

A top-tier Blanc de Blancs with serious critical backing, the 2009 Cuvée Louis Salmon combines Grand Cru pedigree with the richness of a warm vintage. It delivers layered citrus, brioche, and chalky minerality with exceptional length. A collector-grade Champagne that bridges immediate pleasure and long-term aging.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by Billecart-Salmon, one of Champagne’s most respected family-owned houses, this cuvée is named after Louis Salmon, an early architect of the estate’s winemaking philosophy.

The wine is sourced from 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, including Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, and Chouilly—sites known for delivering precision, minerality, and aging potential.

Vinification is carried out in stainless steel to preserve purity, followed by extended lees aging to build texture and complexity. The wine is finished with a low Brut dosage (~3–4 g/L), emphasizing tension, structure, and mineral clarity.

The 2009 vintage contributes greater ripeness and breadth, while Billecart’s restrained style maintains balance and finesse.

Critics Reviews

Wine Advocate: 95 Points – A deep and expressive Blanc de Blancs with layered citrus, pastry notes, and strong mineral backbone.

Wine Spectator: 96 Points – Elegant and finely detailed, with lemon curd, toasted brioche, and a long, chalk-driven finish.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Lemon zest, pear, brioche, almond, and white flowers

Palate:
Layered and refined, with citrus, orchard fruit, pastry richness, and a mineral core

Finish:
Long, precise, and saline, with persistent acidity and chalky tension

Quick Overview

Serving & Occasion

Serve at 48–52°F in a white Burgundy glass. Ideal for fine dining, seafood, and long-form cellaring over the next 10–15+ years.