Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Billecart 1996

Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Billecart 1996

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Vinous rating 94
Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Billecart 1996
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HED5548

75 cl

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£350.00
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Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas-Francois is a vintage, prestige-cuvée Champagne produced by Champagne Billecart-Salmon. This renowned Champagne House cultivates an estate of 100 hectares and obtains grapes from around 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region, spanning the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Cuvée Nicolas François was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It is a blend of around 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir, 83% from Grands Crus and 17% from Premiers Crus. Vinified, partially in traditional oak casks then given extended lees aging, this wine is a testament to the wine making and vineyards, giving great longevity. “Intense aromas of toasted brioche, apple crumble and apricots with cream plus a drizzle of honey. The palate provides superb concentration of pure apple and stone fruit flavours complimented by a little nuttiness. Very dry and crisp. Long finish adding some chalky / minerality. Still very youthful.” Drink now to 2020+. Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com
94 Vinous
The 1996 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is in fine shape. Rich, heady and tropical, the 1996 is peaking today. Baked apple tart, passion fruit, honey, hazelnut and espresso infuse the palate with tremendous depth. The 1996 is a fine choice for drinking now. I certainly don't see it improving from here. In 1996, the Nicolas François was done entirely in steel. Dosage is 4.3 grams per liter. Disogrged: December 2005. Antonio Galloni8th April 2025

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This renowned Champagne House cultivates an estate of 100 hectares and obtains grapes from around 300 hectares across 40 crus of the Champagne region, spanning the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. WIth a history that stretches back to 1818, today the illustrious Maison Billecart Salmon is in the hands of 7th generation, Mathieu Roland-Billecart.

Offering a superb array of cuvées, from Brut Nature to Brut Réserve, Rosé to Vintage, this is a truly historic Champagne house. In 2018 the House celebrated 200 years since its establishment in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, producing a limited edition Bicentenary Cuvée from a special blend to mark the occasion. Purity of fruit, delicacy and terroir expression are key to the Billecart Salmon philosophy, using the traditional Champagne varietals - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier to create stand out traditional method sparkling wines.

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