2008 Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas Francois' Brut Champagne

Winemaker Notes: A beautiful golden yellow, glinting with bright sparkles, is set off by an eruption of finely chiseled bubbles. Both complex and refreshing on the nose with fine, intense notes of orchard fruits, combined with nuts and stone fruit (lightly roasted flaked almonds, frangipani, candied mandarin peel) and accentuated by the radiance of a floral persistence (acacia flower and rose petal). The fullness of the wine (fresh yellow raspberry, fresh quince, honey biscuits and lemon caviar) is symbolized by fresh fig, licorice and pigeon heart tomato. It has a texture with a strong personality, limestone and an incredible intensity curbed by its fully integrated low dosage. The finish develops towards notes of toasted bread and bergamot. This is an impressive vintage with great depth. Tense and mineral, it is characterized by an elegant vinosity and offers you all the distinction of a well-aged champagne.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "Full-bodied, it’s supple in texture, with a rounded mousse, and has a long-lasting, mouthwatering finish. Exceptionally well-balanced, it comes together seamlessly on the finish"


Wine Enthusiast - "[...] With toasty characters, touches of fresher fruit and taut acidity, the wine has a little spice from wood fermentation."


Vinous - "...The fruit is reticent, and its contours are angular. The 2008 is a very good wine."