Current Vintage: 2015
Grapes: 59% Pinot Noir, 41% Chardonnay
Few Champagne houses have mastered the art of combining elegance with depth quite like Billecart-Salmon. Still family-owned after more than two centuries, the house has built its reputation on a remarkably refined style, with patience playing an important role in the cellar. Named in honour of one of the family's founding figures, Cuvée Nicolas François is among its most prestigious Champagnes, bringing together the richness of Pinot Noir and the finesse of Chardonnay.
The 2015 vintage combines fruit from some of Champagne's finest Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, with a portion vinified in oak to add complexity and texture. Extended ageing on the lees allows the wine to develop beautifully before release, giving the generous character of the vintage time to settle into something altogether more sophisticated.
Ripe orchard fruit, lemon curd and white peach mingle with toasted brioche, hazelnut and a little honeyed spice. There's a wonderful richness through the middle, balanced by fine bubbles and enough freshness to keep everything beautifully composed. The finish is long, layered and gently savoury, with new details emerging as the wine opens. Definitely a Champagne for the dinner table; think lobster, roast turbot, scallops or a particularly good roast chicken.
James Suckling: 95 Points
12.5% ABV
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