Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François '08

Billecart-Salmon • Vintage

$599.00

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This exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of Grands Crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir).

Maker

Billecart-Salmon

Style

Vintage

Dosage

Brut
Billecart-Salmon

Elegance, Bottled

Founded in 1818, Billecart-Salmon (pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) is one of the most prestigious family-owned houses in Champagne. Known for their fresh, clean, and elegant style, Billecart-Salmon champions the often-understated Meunier grape, giving it the spotlight in their blends where others may not. Overseen by generations of the family alongside Chief Winemaker François Domi, the house’s winemaking philosophy is meticulous and artful. They purposely ferment at lower temperatures, extending fermentation from days to weeks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. Every element—from fermentation to disgorgement—is carefully calibrated to create champagnes of exceptional balance and purity. If you're new to fine wine, Billecart-Salmon will open your eyes to what truly superior Champagne can be.

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Technical Notes

17% vinified in oak barrels | Ageing on lees: 10 years | Dosage: 2.9 g/l

17% vinified in oak barrels | Ageing on lees: 10 years | Dosage: 2.9 g/l

What to Expect

- A balanced and rich champagne made from the prestigious 2008 vintage

- One of the house's most prestigious cuvées

- Aged 10 years on lees, it is a real gem for any champagne collector

This exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of Grands Crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir).

Appearance: A beautiful golden yellow, glinting with bright sparkles. The glittering, crystalline appearance is set off by an eruption of finely chiseled bubbles.

Palate: The balance of tension achieved by
the fullness of the wine (fresh yellow raspberry, fresh quince, honey biscuits and lemon caviar) symbolised by the conduct of noble flavours (fresh fig, liquorice and pigeon heart tomato). A texture with a strong personality, with its limestone imprint and an incredible intensity, curbed by its fully integrated low dosage. The finish with a rare complexity develops towards notes of toasted bread and bergamot.

"Alongside Clos du Mesnil, Nicolas-François Billecart 2008 is my most anticipated release of the year and indeed the decade. I believe this to be the very last cuvée to be released from 2008, the vintage of our lifetimes. Since anointing the 2000 vintage Champagne of the Year in the inaugural edition of The Champagne Guide, I have tasted every top vintage back to 1975, awarding an incredible rolling average score of more than 98 points, a feat achieved by just two other cuvées: Krug Clos du Mesnil and Krug Vintage. This ranks Nicolas-François Billecart in the top three in the world." - Tyson Stelzer

Note: This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame.

- A balanced and rich champagne made from the prestigious 2008 vintage

- One of the house's most prestigious cuvées

- Aged 10 years on lees, it is a real gem for any champagne collector

This exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of Grands Crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir).

Appearance: A beautiful golden yellow, glinting with bright sparkles. The glittering, crystalline appearance is set off by an eruption of finely chiseled bubbles.

Palate: The balance of tension achieved by
the fullness of the wine (fresh yellow raspberry, fresh quince, honey biscuits and lemon caviar) symbolised by the conduct of noble flavours (fresh fig, liquorice and pigeon heart tomato). A texture with a strong personality, with its limestone imprint and an incredible intensity, curbed by its fully integrated low dosage. The finish with a rare complexity develops towards notes of toasted bread and bergamot.

"Alongside Clos du Mesnil, Nicolas-François Billecart 2008 is my most anticipated release of the year and indeed the decade. I believe this to be the very last cuvée to be released from 2008, the vintage of our lifetimes. Since anointing the 2000 vintage Champagne of the Year in the inaugural edition of The Champagne Guide, I have tasted every top vintage back to 1975, awarding an incredible rolling average score of more than 98 points, a feat achieved by just two other cuvées: Krug Clos du Mesnil and Krug Vintage. This ranks Nicolas-François Billecart in the top three in the world." - Tyson Stelzer

Note: This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame.

Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François '08