{"product_id":"2015-champagne-billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-extra-brut","title":"2015 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, \"Cuvée Nicolas François\" Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1964 as a tribute to the founder of the House, \"Cuvée Nicolas François\" is Billecart-Salmon's flagship prestige vintage cuvée. It unites top Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (such as Verzenay and Aÿ) with Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 release highlights a vintage of exceptional phenolic ripeness and power. Partial vinification in oak barrels (approx. 15-20%) lends subtle micro-oxygenated structure and complexity, while extended aging on fine lees under natural cork (bouchage liège) yields an expansive autolytic richness. Finished with a precise Extra Brut dosage, it balances rich red berry weight with bright, chalky linear drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An overt style of baked apples and stone fruit with vibrant lemons and chalk, as well as subtle brioche character. Medium-bodied, generous and large, showing fine mousse and crisp acidity. Tight yet focused with a toasty finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is quite delicate and understated. Floral and savory notes meld into a core of lemon confit, sage, mint and dried flowers. Medium in body and vibrant, with terrific energy, the 2015 has a lot to offer. A trace of savory\/slightly vegetal notes lurks beneath, but those flavors are not terribly intrusive; they are more like a strand in a fabric rather than an overpowering characteristic. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2025.- Antonio Galloni\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flagship prestige vintage release from Billecart-Salmon, celebrating nearly two centuries of winemaking heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxurious blend of Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offering remarkable power, elegance, and ageability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex aromatics of mirabelle plum, roasted nuts, honeyed pastry, dried cherries, and subtle wood spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional structural weight on the palate backed by fine, creamy effervescence and chalky persistence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly warmer than most Champagne, between 50°F and 54°F, to allow its vinous power to shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting needed; allow it to evolve in the glass over 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into all-purpose white wine stems to concentrate its broad, autolytic bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted poultry with truffle, seared duck breast, lobster thermidor, or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919857172534,"sku":"SOMM2609-BSAL15CNF-750","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015ChampagneBillecart-Salmon_CuveeNicolasFrancoisExtraBrut.png?v=1790722629","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2015-champagne-billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-extra-brut","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}