Rendez-Vous N°8 Extra Brut

Founded in 1818, Billecart‑Salmon is one of the last great family-owned and independent Champagne houses. It is known for its refined style, precision, and unique approach to winemaking.
The “Les Rendez‑Vous” series aims to showcase the purity of a single grape variety through a modern lens. No. 8 is a 100% Meunier cuvée from the village of Leuvrigny in the Marne Valley. Based on the 2018 vintage, it was aged 63 months on lees, with an Extra Brut dosage of 3.5 g/L.

Appearance : Bright golden color with silvery highlights and fine, lively bubbles.

Nose : Floral and herbal bouquet combining white flowers, grass notes, cereals, pome fruits (apple, pear), and sourdough hints.

Palate : Saline and creamy texture with tangy fruit notes (fresh mango, redcurrant, pomelo), a chalky, vibrant finish with flavors of white cherry, shortbread, buckwheat, and minerality.

Food Pairing : Ideal with seared langoustine, veal pie with foie gras, aged Comté gougères, or a cheese platter with sourdough bread.

Serving Temperature : Between 10–12 °C