BRUT ROSÉ MILLÉSIME 2012
Depth and Complexity
Created in 1988 as a tribute to one of the House’s founders, Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its refined purity of grandeur and unique character. This great, rare and sought-after wine subtly offers the signature of our top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. Elisabeth Salmon 2012 highlights the full breadth of the savoir-faire required to blend the House’s rosé in an exceptional year.
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.
Guide notes
"This has a lovely copper […] Delicious yeasty and spicy undertones. Excellent density and focus, with fine and firm bubbles, yet it’s light on its feet and so fresh. [...]"
"The magnum presents a hugely engaging sparky, spicy and charry energy."
"The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-cleanfraise de boisnotes dominating."
Grape Varieties & Blend
55% Chardonnay from Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger
45% Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ et Verzenay
Less than 10% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as red wine from grapes from old vines in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ with southern exposure
- • 2.90% of the wines are vinified in oak casks
- • Aged on lees / in the cellar: 115 months
- • Dosage: 3.8g/l
- • Bottle and magnum: more than 20 years
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