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Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon 2012

BRUT ROSÉ MILLÉSIME 2012

Depth and Complexity

The Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon 2008 vintage is the expression of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. It offers a unique and sensorial experience, the fruit of more than a decade of patience.


Tasting notes


The presence of an ancestral savoir-faire is recognised through the art of assemblage and rigorous selection from an exceptional harvest. This cuvée stands out for its sparkle and purity that reveal a noble, unique character.




APPEARANCE

Its appearance is luminous, with soft, coppery shimmers and a sustained salmon pink hue.


PALATE

A measured strength which 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 unveiling a chalky edge and persistent finish of citron zest as well as red and white currants.


AROMA

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.


TASTING

This great and highly refined wine presents its personality with wonderful delicacy of texture and flavour. The aromatic charm of a rare mineral aspect to pair with beautiful poulet de Bresse with crayfish or a few Breton langoustines royales.

Serve at: 11-12°C


From Florent NYS, Billecart-Salmon’ chief winemaker.



In Perfect Harmony with Pierre Hermé

Pastry Chef, Maison Pierre Hermé


  The 2012 vintage of the Elisabeth Salmon cuvée is the result of over a decade of patience, honoring the House’s co-founder. The meticulous standards demanded by this traditional craftmanship is similar to pastry-making. The art of blending and rigorous selection completely resonate with my creative process. To me, this cuvée embodies the essence of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs, inviting to a unique sensory experience combined with a dedicated pastry creation. Its luminous robe, with soft pink and coppery reflections, beckons you to delve into its fragrant notes tinged with gentle spices and crystallized violets. On the palate, the rich and complex aromatic profile reveals beautiful pastry and wooded notes, with ripe fruits and tangy citrus instinctively guided me in creating this dessert. I wanted to enhance it with a certain roundness, adding the vanilla and indulgent flavors of bread pudding with raisins. The inimitable aspect of red fruits harmonizes perfectly with lingonberries and red currants, while the delicate flavors of candied oranges and lemons underscore its persistent finish marked by citron zest. Long story short: a food and wine pairing with a unique character!  




 

To celebrate this cuvée, immerse yourself in the world of the pastry chef an chocolatier Pierre Hermé and the food pairing he has imagined for the 2012 vintage of Elisabeth Salmon.



Grape Varieties & Blend


• 55% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne


• 45% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs


• Less than 10% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as a red wine. The grapes for the red wine are come from the “Valofroy” vineyard of old vines, located on the slopes of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and which benefit from a south facing exposure


  • • Dosage: 7g/l
  • • Partial malolactic fermentation
  • • Ageing on lees: 10 years
  • • Available formats: bottle and magnum
  • • Ageing potential: more than 10 years

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