Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois 2008 / Magnum
- Distillery
- Billecart-Salmon
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £335
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Nutty, Fragant
- Description
- A magnum of 2008 vintage Billecart-Salmon champagne blending 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand and Premier Crus vineyards, at 12.5% ABV. The bouquet presents orchard and stone fruits with floral notes that develop into quince, honey biscuit, fresh fig, and liquorice on the palate. An elegant, food-friendly vintage champagne suited to celebration or fine dining.
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Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois 2008 / Magnum is a from Billecart-Salmon (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and floral character — fresh fruit, honey, nutty, fragant. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A magnum of 2008 vintage Billecart-Salmon champagne blending 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand and Premier Crus vineyards, at 12.5% ABV. The bouquet presents orchard and stone fruits with floral notes that develop into quince, honey biscuit, fresh fig, and liquorice on the palate. An elegant, food-friendly vintage champagne suited to celebration or fine dining.
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