Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart 2012 Champagne 720ml

Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2012 is a prestigious vintage Champagne created in tribute to the founder of the House. First created in 1964, the cuvée brings together selected Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, combining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a refined expression of the Billecart-Salmon style.

The 2012 vintage is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir comes from the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne, while the Chardonnay comes from the Côte des Blancs. A portion of the wine is vinified in traditional oak casks, adding depth and texture while preserving freshness and elegance.

Extended ageing on the lees contributes to its mature complexity, while a low dosage allows the wine's fruit, mineral character and structure to remain clearly expressed. The result is a Champagne with richness and maturity balanced by freshness, tension and pronounced mineral character.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Beautiful golden-yellow with bright golden reflections. The wine has a crystalline appearance with a fine and delicate stream of bubbles.

Nose
Complex and expressive, combining ripe orchard fruit with stone-fruit and nut aromas. Notes of mirabelle, juicy clementine and lightly roasted almonds are complemented by elegant floral nuances of acacia and hawthorn, alongside a refined mineral character.

Palate
Rich yet finely balanced, with a combination of freshness and mature, generous flavours. Honeyed biscuits and lemon pulp lead into pear clafoutis, Bourbon vanilla and lime leaf. A pronounced limestone character provides structure, while the low dosage maintains precision and freshness.

Finish
Long, elegant and persistent, developing into subtle cigar-box notes and gentle spices including cinnamon and white pepper. The finish combines mature richness with mineral tension and refined vinosity.