Billecart-Salmon x Speilsalen

On Thursday 29 October, Speilsalen welcomes one of Champagne’s most distinguished houses, Billecart-Salmon, for an exceptional evening of fine wine and gastronomy. Generations of savoir-faire and winemaking excellence will meet Håkon Solbakk’s Michelin-starred cuisine in an intimate champagne dinner created especially for the occasion.

A unique meeting of craftsmanship and excellence, set in the elegant surroundings of Speilsalen, and an evening unlikely to be repeated anytime soon.

Throughout the evening, you will be served a tasting menu, created by Speilsalen’s Executive Head Chef, Håkon Solbakk. This is a truly extraordinary gastronomic experience, where the finest ingredients from Trøndelag are paired with some of Champagne’s most exquisite wines.

The menu has been carefully composed to complement eight selected wines from Billecart-Salmon. Each course unfolds in harmony with the next, creating a seamless dining experience shaped by balance, precision and the unmistakable spirit of Speilsalen.

The evening’s wine selection:

Le Réserve Jeroboam
**
Le Rosé
**
Demi-Sec
**
Le Blanc de Blancs
**
Le Sous Bois
**
Les Rendez-Vous No. 9 Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2018
**
Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2013
**
Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2008

The story of Billecart-Salmon began in 1818, when Nicolas François Billecart married Elisabeth Salmon and founded a Champagne house that has remained in the family for more than two centuries. Renowned for their exceptional quality, the house’s champagnes are celebrated for their freshness, finesse and remarkable elegance. Crafted from carefully selected grapes, they are given time to mature in the historic cellars beneath Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

The Clos Saint-Hilaire vineyard was planted in 1964, though it was not until 1995 that its grapes were vinified as a cuvée in their own right. This evening marks a particularly special occasion, with the Norwegian premiere of the 2008 vintage of Le Clos Saint-Hilaire. Accompanied by an exceptional selection of champagnes from the house, it offers a rare opportunity to discover the breadth, character and enduring craftsmanship of Billecart-Salmon.

Joining us from Champagne is Antoine Roland-Billecart, sixth generation of the family behind the house. Throughout the evening, he will personally welcome guests and visit each table, sharing a few words to mark this special occasion.

The evening’s champagnes will be presented by Speilsalen’s sommelier team, while Nikolai Svorte, representing Billecart-Salmon’s Norwegian importer, will also be present to share his knowledge and conversation with guests.

Price (full menu including wine): NOK 6,750

An exceptional evening bringing together Speilsalen and Billecart-Salmon in a celebration of fine gastronomy, remarkable champagne and shared craftsmanship.

We look forward to welcoming you.