Billecart-Salmon
Mareuil-sur-Ay, Aÿ
Winery in Aÿ, France
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Why go
Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is best approached as a Champagne house, with Le Rosé, family history and a substantial vineyard footprint. Visits require a direct request and are limited; the house prioritizes trade professionals and loyal clients.
About Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon’s family home is at 40 rue Carnot in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Founded in 1818, the house now works with 100 hectares of estate vines within a total 300-hectare grape-supply area across 40 crus. Le Rosé is a useful introduction to its range, blending Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine.
Is a visit realistic?
The house has a visit-request form, but it says demand exceeds capacity. It prioritizes trade professionals, loyal clients and partners, considers direct requests from enthusiasts, and does not process requests through travel agencies or drivers. It does not take bookings more than three months ahead. Guided visits run on specified weekdays and selected Saturdays; a request is not a confirmed reservation.
What to take from the wines
The house’s current Le Rosé page describes a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier based on the 2020 vintage. The Nicolas François 2012 page describes a separate 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay blend. Those numbers belong to different cuvées, so ask about the wine being poured rather than treating one blend as the house formula.
Planning details
- Location
- 40 Rue Carnot, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne
- Website
- champagne-billecart.fr
- Phone
- +33 3 26 52 60 22
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Billecart-Salmon’s family house stands on rue Carnot in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Its garden and century-old horse chestnut sit alongside a winemaking program that draws on estate vineyards and oak casks. The house dates to the 1818 marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Visits require a direct request and are subject to limited capacity.
Best For
For drinkers interested in Le Rosé, the 1818 family house and parcel-by-parcel cellar work. Visits are limited to approved direct requests, with priority for professionals and loyal clients; a request does not guarantee entry.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and unhurried atmosphere with meticulous attention to detail; guests describe leisurely pacing, beautiful gardens, and a warm family-oriented environment that feels more like visiting old friends than a commercial operation.
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At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Tour Duration
- 2.5-3 hours
- Tour Languages
- English, French
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Sustainable
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Food Pairing
- Offered
- Shipping
- Available
- Wine Club
- Not available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 40 Rue Carnot, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors tour Billecart-Salmon?
The house accepts direct visit requests but cannot accommodate everyone. It prioritizes trade professionals, loyal clients and partners, and does not accept third-party booking requests.
How large is Billecart-Salmon’s vineyard footprint?
The house farms 100 hectares of estate vines and obtains grapes from a total 300-hectare area across 40 Champagne crus.