This exceptional cuvee was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House's founder. It results from the blending of grands crus from the classified Cote des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir). Its vinification, partially in traditional oak casks, underpins the generous character of this fine, elegant and rich wine.
Mike R
Brilliant - shared with @David L
Brilliant - shared with @David L
9.7David L
2002 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart" Brut Champagne. Blackberry, apricot, white peaches ,honey, oyster shell flavors, a smear of crushed stone. What an elegant Champagne. Highly recommend. @Mike R Want to thank you so very much for opening your house to me. Greeting me with this sensational champagne. Love you brother! 
2002 Billecart-Salmon "Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart" Brut Champagne. Blackberry, apricot, white peaches ,honey, oyster shell flavors, a smear of crushed stone. What an elegant Champagne. Highly recommend. @Mike R Want to thank you so very much for opening your house to me. Greeting me with this sensational champagne. Love you brother! 
9.7Jeff Collins
Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions
In magnum
In magnum
9.3Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 2002 Billecart-Salmon ‘"Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart" Brut Champagne (WWB, 95) which has a massive mouthfeel and glorious texture right now. This vintage is just thrilling to enjoy right now, made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay and resting for ten years on the lees. A bright beam of salinity falls over the limestone driven terroir, as Pink Lady Apple, kumquat zest and cinnamon infused sourdough bread flavors collide with minerals and the unctuous texture on the mouth. Generous, showing glorious length now at nearly the twenty year mark, this gorgeous bottling will have a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2035- 95
The 2002 Billecart-Salmon ‘"Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart" Brut Champagne (WWB, 95) which has a massive mouthfeel and glorious texture right now. This vintage is just thrilling to enjoy right now, made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay and resting for ten years on the lees. A bright beam of salinity falls over the limestone driven terroir, as Pink Lady Apple, kumquat zest and cinnamon infused sourdough bread flavors collide with minerals and the unctuous texture on the mouth. Generous, showing glorious length now at nearly the twenty year mark, this gorgeous bottling will have a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2035- 95
9.5Alex Lallos
Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant
Beautifully delicate and refined! Delicious
Beautifully delicate and refined! Delicious
9.4Bob McDonald
At The Come Taste The Stars Dinner hosted by Tyson Stelzer. Another 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir/Chardonnay. Quite BdB - very lemony and Chardonnay in style. So fresh and young - you would never pick this as 17 years of age. Aged 13 years on Lees. Evolving at glacial pace with developing layers of complexity. Will mature to 2030. A wonderful Champagne from the excellent 2002 vintage. At Montrachet Restaurant in Brisbane.
At The Come Taste The Stars Dinner hosted by Tyson Stelzer. Another 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir/Chardonnay. Quite BdB - very lemony and Chardonnay in style. So fresh and young - you would never pick this as 17 years of age. Aged 13 years on Lees. Evolving at glacial pace with developing layers of complexity. Will mature to 2030. A wonderful Champagne from the excellent 2002 vintage. At Montrachet Restaurant in Brisbane.
9.6Mike R
Omg so good - really makes you smile - yesterday was actually my birthday so champagne has calories so all I could drink / damn diet haha
Omg so good - really makes you smile - yesterday was actually my birthday so champagne has calories so all I could drink / damn diet haha
9.6Mike R
OMG - and it was like the battery bunny - it kept getting better and better - prefect with super fresh oysters
OMG - and it was like the battery bunny - it kept getting better and better - prefect with super fresh oysters
9.6Greg Ballington
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
Such a baby but perfect way to celebrate and get ready for tonight! Leave the next bottle for five years or so.
Such a baby but perfect way to celebrate and get ready for tonight! Leave the next bottle for five years or so.
9.4Stanley Barrios
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
9.6Location
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