Maison Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Since then, it has steadily built its reputation and today enjoys international acclaim: its champagnes, including some mythical icons that nevertheless remain elegantly understated, delight people all over the world.
This over 200-year history is rooted in the house's 100 hectares of its own vineyards, supplemented by grapes sourced from a total of 300 hectares across 40 vineyard sites in Champagne. Most of the grapes used for vinification come from within a 20 km radius of Épernay. From this area originate the Grand Crus made from Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes, which are sourced from the Champagne regions of Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley, and the Côte des Blancs.
Non-vintage Champagnes take three to four years to fully develop – twice as long as the appellation's standard period – while vintage cuvées wait ten years before revealing their full maturity. This extended time, combined with the house's exceptional expertise, is what gives Billecart-Salmon Champagne its true nobility.