Nicolas-François Billecart 1988 - Champagne Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas-François Billecart 1988 - Champagne Billecart-Salmon

Presentation of the domain:

Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the Champagne region of France. Since its creation, the house has maintained a production philosophy focused on quality, developing elegant and refined champagnes that reflect the expression of their terroir. The vineyards of the house are located in the best crus of the region, with an area of more than 100 hectares. The Billecart-Salmon house was ranked in 2020 among the 50 best champagne houses in the world by Wine & Spirits.

Presentation of the cuvée:

The Nicolas-François Billecart cuvée is an exceptional champagne from the Billecart-Salmon house. This cuvée was created in tribute to Nicolas-François Billecart, one of the founders of the house, who was able to pass on his know-how from generation to generation. This cuvée is the result of a blend of grapes from the best vineyards of the house, and is produced in limited quantities to preserve its exceptional quality. The champagne is aged for more than 20 years in the cellar before being marketed. In 2023 only 16 vintages of this cuvée have been produced since 1982.

Presentation of the 1988 vintage:

The 1988 vintage was marked by exceptional climatic conditions in Champagne, with a hot and dry summer followed by a cool and rainy autumn. This allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and reach optimum ripeness. Champagne Nicolas-François Billecart 1988 is therefore a reflection of these climatic conditions, with a perfect balance between the richness of the fruit and the freshness of the acidity. This vintage is considered one of the best from Billecart-Salmon.

Food and wine :

Nicolas-François Billecart 1988 champagne goes perfectly with seafood, shellfish, fine fish, sushi, white meats and light dishes. It can also be tasted for itself between amateurs.