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Wine Information
Depth and complexity
Created in 1988 as a tribute to the co-founder Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its intensity of beautiful and elegant flavours. This great, rare and sought after wine, subtly offers the signature of our top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs that have been carefully mastered from an exceptional harvest.
Appearance: A salmon pink tint underscored by a gracious and persistant effervescent veil. A very seductive visual ensemble, with a soft shimmering reflection, rising to an accomplished articulation of a great vintage.
Aroma: It is a refreshing sensorial expression of crisp red berries, citrus peel and stone fruits. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic generosity (fresh figs, white peach, peony). Fine and ripe olfactive notes, respectfully softening the distinctive perfume of summer fruits and wild strawberries.
Palate: A rich and deep luscious flavour owing to the noble and harmonious maturing of the wine. An ample and pure character in the mouth unveiling the soft spices of tangy mandarine and the persistant flavours of roses.
Serving: This great wine with its extreme finesse is a sign of its delicate personality. An aromatic charm with a rare mineral dimension, marries well with beautiful creamy poultry, in particular poulet de Bresse, roast veal and poached peaches.
Serve at 11-12°.
From François DOMI, BILLECART-SALMON’ chief winemaker.
Vintage 2002
A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and additional concentration. This, and the cool nights, helped in retaining fresh acidity and, despite the ripeness (10.3% potential alcohol), the wines did not suffer from heaviness or a lack of life. A near-perfect vintage, which produced balanced Champagnes consistently around the region. The best show an impeccable combination of freshness, power, structure and finesse. However, some have matured aromatically quicker than expected and are already past their peak. 2002 produced an abundance of spectacular champagnes, such as Dom Pérignon (the entire range), Krug Vintage and Clos du Mesnil, Piper-Heidsieck Rare, Louis Roederer Cristal and Cristal Rosé, Ruinart Dom Ruinart and Dom Ruinart Rosé, Salon Le Mesnil and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, to name a few.