Located in Mareuil-ser-Ay, Billecart-Salmon is a Grande Marque Champagne that was founded in 1818 via the marriage of Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. It’s one of the few Champagne houses still owned by the original family. Meticulous vinification ensures the entire range displays incredible purity, clarity of fruit and lightness of touch. The flagship Nicolas-Francois Black 2007 is a wine of profound complexity and depth that will reward the patient. Built for the long haul, this is a wine deserving of the finest occasions.

Krug is well and truly one of the great wine experiences in the world. It is an exercise in balance and poise, being at once as fine and delicate as crystal and rich with meaty nuttiness. With an almost ethereal bead, there is plenty of toast, dried fruit and hazelnut complexity. Magnificent!