Billecart-Salmon
Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs
Champagne
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2016-2040), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2040, with a drinking horizon to 2045.
The ‘09 Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs.
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 is a Chardonnay from Champagne, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Billecart-Salmon's 2009 Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs should bring Chardonnay aromas of lemon, green apple and white flowers, with a nutty note. Champagne acidity is expected to enliven its fine texture, carrying orchard fruit across a poised palate. Peak maturity reaches 2040, while the wider drinking span extends to 2045. The finish should be long and dry, unfolding with citrus, gentle brioche like notes and a fine mineral touch.
The 2009 vintage
Billecart-Salmon's 2009 Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs is a Chardonnay from Champagne, France.
About Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon's Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs is a Chardonnay from Champagne, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Oysters on the half shell
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Fried chicken
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009?
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 is a Chardonnay from Champagne, France.
When should Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2014-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2016-2040. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2009?
Pair this wine with Aged Comté with quince paste; Oysters on the half shell; or Fried chicken.