At just 29 years of age, Charles-Camille Heidsieck decided to create his eponymous House in 1851. Despite being an heir – the Heidsiecks were one of the most respected families in the champagne world – he decided to forge his own path and establish his own dynasty, eager to embark on his own entrepreneurial journey. It is with the Brut Réserve that the House expresses the quintessence of its style. Particularly recognizable by its generosity, precision and depth, this multi-vintage wine offers a complex and greedy nose and an unctuous palate, a guarantee of quality that experts and wine critics from all over the world distinguish with their eyes closed. Of the sixty Champagne crus chosen to produce this emblematic cuvée, three are pillars of the Brut Réserve style. Oger - Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, gives it its fleshy and generous notes. Ambonnay - Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, is synonymous with power, structure and fruity notes. Verneuil - Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne, ensures its balance and smooth texture. This champagned is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.

Product Description: This luxurious Billecart-Salmon Exceptions NV Trio Gift Pack brings together three exceptional Champagnes, each a testament to the House’s commitment to craftsmanship and excellence. Presented in an elegant gift box, this collection includes the renowned Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, the delicate and vibrant Rosé NV, and the unique Sous-Bois cuvée. The Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a refined expression of Chardonnay, sourced from the finest vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. It offers delicate citrus and floral aromas with a fresh, mineral finish, embodying the purity of the terroir. The Rosé NV delivers a vibrant and harmonious blend, with enticing notes of raspberry, strawberry, and subtle floral hints, showcasing the House's signature balance and elegance. The Sous-Bois cuvée is crafted from grapes fermented in oak, imparting complex aromas of toasted nuts, brioche, and citrus. It offers a rich, full-bodied palate, making it a unique and unforgettable Champagne experience. This trio is the perfect gift for any Champagne enthusiast, providing an extraordinary tasting journey through the artistry and precision of Billecart-Salmon. Whether for a special occasion or an elegant celebration, this exceptional pack will delight the most discerning palates. Maker Billecart-Salmon Champagne has been a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship for over two centuries. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and his wife, Elisabeth Salmon, this family-owned House has remained steadfast in its commitment to producing exceptional Champagne, guided by a legacy of quality, innovation, and tradition. Today, the House is managed by the Billecart family across seven generations, each dedicated to upholding the values instilled by its founders. With a focus on the meticulous care of its 100-hectare estate, alongside sourcing grapes from 300 hectares spread across 40 crus in the Champagne region, Billecart-Salmon continues to craft wines that express the very essence of their terroir. Philosophy At the heart of Billecart-Salmon’s philosophy lies an unwavering dedication to quality. The House prides itself on producing wines that reflect the authenticity of their origin while embracing modern techniques that enhance their natural beauty. Billecart-Salmon is committed to a meticulous approach to winemaking, one that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technology. This includes a cru-by-cru and grape variety-by-grape variety vinification process, which ensures the preservation of the unique characteristics of each vineyard and grape. The House’s focus on cold settling and fermentation in small, temperature-controlled vats allows for the slow extraction of delicate aromas and the purest expression of fruit. With a focus on balance, elegance, and harmony, Billecart-Salmon creates Champagnes that are both timeless and modern, a true reflection of the House’s dedication to excellence.

Krug Vintage is one of the true Champagne icons and still maintains that lofty reputation today. A very charismatic fresh nose, promise of natural intensity and elegance with strong presence of fruits, fruits of all types. A diverse bouquet of orange aromas with some notes of liquorice and light chocolate biscuit can be enjoyed.On the palate, astonishing, balanced and delicate with significant fresh, tropical, wild and crystalised fruits. It is a hymn to fruit: red, white and citrus fruit with notes of cassis, chocolate, candied-orange peel, cocoa beans, honey with hints of smoke and toast enhanced by a vibrant, persistent long finish.

Moët & Chandon is arguably the most famous name in the world of Champagne. The first impression that strikes when tasting the Grand Vintage 1999 is an impression of wealth, both in the development of aromas and flavours of the wine in the mouth.

Its superb maturity tantalizes all the senses with a deep pink robe highlighted with glints of copper, an extremely delicate persistent effervescence, a nose of crushed strawberries, lime and liquorice underlined by a hint of roast coffee and cacao. The palate is entranced by a variation of gourmet sensations. The fresh, precise and taut attack gives way to reveal a supple, molten and heady structure. The finish imparts fruity notes underscored by a saline freshness. With the purity of its precise, gourmet aromatic structure, the Comtes de Champagne Rosé is perfectly in line with its predecessors and promises to offer excellent ageing potential.

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, A satiny white mousse sits well over a straw pale gold tinged base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of delicate bubbles. Strong yeasty baked bread characters intermingle with oily toast, cashew, citrusy honey and brioche notes. Rich yet tense and tightly knit on the finish the palate features mouthwatering flavours of baked bread, citrus, oily toast like characters and yeast lees with some roasted almonds on the dry crisp finish. Long precise aftertaste that has a lingering subtle dried nut element to it. A very dry and focused Champagne that requires some patience.

This is the star white variety out of Friuli in the north-east of Italy, and now Aussie winemakers are putting their stamp on it, especially those in the King Valley.Bright pale straw. Fresh green apple and herb aromas. Palate shows crunchy pear and apple fruit in a light, dry and crisp style with fresh acidity and easy-drinking appeal.