2002 Billecart-Salmon Nicolas-Francois
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Champagne, Champagne/sparkling wine, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Pinot Noir
Farming Style
conventional
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
12.5%
Score
96 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Aug 2020
Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2002 Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart is outrageously beautiful. The ripeness of the Chardonnay is front and center in a Champagne that delivers the goods, big-time. An infusion of apricot, orange peel, creme brulee, chamomile, hazelnut and honey give the 2002 its racy, exotic personality. I enjoy it most with bottle age, but the 2002 is undeniably beautiful right now. The 2002 is a stunning NFB. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne and 40% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs, done partially in oak (20%). Dosage is 4 grams per liter. 96 points