Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut, Champagne The name Billecart-Salmon comes from the joining of two families by the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. This prestige cuvée vintage Champagne, first created in 1964, is named in honour of co-founder Nicolas François. "The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot?all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal/clear fidelity."- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide. 60% Montagne de Reims pinot noir, 40% Côte des Blancs Chardonnay; 18% barrel-fermented in old oak casks; no malolactic fermentation; 4g/L dosage

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.

Immerse yourself in aromas of fresh dark berries and a delicate floral lift, underpinned by intriguing hints of forest floor and a subtle smokiness. The taste is expansive, revealing layers of dark fruit, a fine chalky minerality, and a precise acidity that carries through to a persistent, beautifully structured finish, showcasing the strength of Pinot Noir.