Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois' Millesime 2008

Champagne Billecart-Salmon is a house located in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay.   The flagship wine is the Le Clos Saint-Hilaire.

Review

"Based on 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, with 17% raised in barrels, the 2008 Champagne Nicolas François spent more than 150 months on its lees, with 2.9 grams per liter dosage. It pours a rich straw hue and is layered and long with aromas of truffle, apricot, croissant, floral orange blossoms, and marmalade. 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. This will be a wine to enjoy over the next three decades." - 98pts, Jeb Dunnuck