The story of House Billecart-Salmon begins in 1818, when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon unite their values to start on an ambitious wine-making project. For almost 200 years, the stupendous family-owned Champagne House has been striving for excellence. Their wine never ceases to amaze even the most demanding wine experts as well as the knowledgeable amateurs, such as GREETS PARIS founders.
In the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the very heart of Champagne, these two Houses work hand in hand to offer you a very confidential experience. Fall for the magnificence of this out of sight historic domain. Join the Billecart-Salmon for an outstanding gourmet experience, exploring culture and history in an environment combining tradition and modernity.
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A complete immersion into the extraordinary world of luxury Champagne that you will not soon forget.
Your private driver will accompany you from Reims train station or the Prunay aerodrome to the Billecart-Salmon estate, where you will be welcomed by one of the house’s directors. After this exquisite stay in the prestigious world of Champagne, your driver will take you back to Reims station or the Prunay aerodrome.
Your experience begins with a private tour of the estate. The visit starts in the magnificent gardens, reflecting the house’s values of excellence and its constant pursuit of perfection. You will then continue into the cellars and the winery, where you will discover the art of Champagne-making, blending ancestral techniques with modern expertise. You will learn about the subtleties of Champagne production, from traditional vinification to fermentation in stainless steel tanks and cold settling methods. A fascinating historical and cultural moment.
To conclude this exceptional day at the estate, you will take your seat at the restaurant of the private mansion of the house. A four-course dinner with Champagne pairings awaits you. You will taste a selection of five remarkable cuvées, including Brut Rosé, and the vintage Champagnes Nicolas François Billecart 2002, Elisabeth Salmon 2006, and Clos Saint-Hilaire 1999. After this sumptuous dinner, with your senses delighted, you will retire to your room for a night within the Billecart-Salmon estate.
After a continental breakfast, your stay continues with a visit of the vineyard and its 220 hectares, including 40 crus and the private parcel of Clos Saint-Hilaire, where the house’s most iconic vintages are cultivated. To conclude the experience, you will enjoy a guided visit of the historic centre of Reims. At the end of your stay, you will leave with a unique souvenir worthy of Maison Billecart-Salmon: a numbered bottle of Clos Saint-Hilaire 1999 presented in a wooden case.
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The story of House Billecart-Salmon begins in 1818, when Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon unite their values to start on an ambitious wine-making project. For almost 200 years, the stupendous family-owned Champagne House has been striving for excellence. Their wine never ceases to amaze even the most demanding wine experts as well as the knowledgeable amateurs, such as GREETS PARIS founders.
In the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the very heart of Champagne, these two Houses work hand in hand to offer you a very confidential experience. Fall for the magnificence of this out of sight historic domain. Join the Billecart-Salmon for an outstanding gourmet experience, exploring culture and history in an environment combining tradition and modernity.
