Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Half 1996

Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Half 1996

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Vinous rating 94
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17.5
Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Half 1996
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HED55106

37.5 cl

12%
£150.00
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Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas-Francois 1996 is a vintage Champagne from the esteemed Champagne House of Billecart-Salmon. Established in 1818, this family-owned winery sources grapes from over 300 hectares across 40 crus, including the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. The blend for this cuvée comprises Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a focus on Grands Crus. The wine undergoes vinification in oak casks, followed by extensive lees ageing, which contributes to its complexity. This half bottle offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and heritage of a house dedicated to traditional Champagne production.
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
17.5 Jancis Robinson
Mature, with great energy. Malty, fresh mushroom aromas, then generous red apple fruit on the palate. A surprising hint of passion fruit. Persistent elegant bubbles, satisfying texture. Very pretty, no signs of oxidation. (AH)

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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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