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Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Half 1996

375 ml Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Champagne, France 1996

Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Half 1996 is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Cheapest offer £150.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£150.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Sparkling
rules-v1
Colour
Sparkling
merchant feed
Origin
Champagne · Champagne · France
inferred from Champagne
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
celebration · aperitif · wedding · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Chardonnay · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas-Francois 1996 is a vintage Champagne from the esteemed Champagne House of Billecart-Salmon. Established in 1818, this family-owned winery sources grapes from over 300 hectares across 40 crus, including the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. The blend for this cuvée comprises Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a focus on Grands Crus. The wine undergoes vinification in oak casks, followed by extensive lees ageing, which contributes to its complexity. This half bottle offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and heritage of a house dedicated to traditional Champagne production.

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