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Billecart Nicolas Francois 200

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Billecart Nicolas Francois 200

93 points Robert Parkers Wine Advocate: "The 2000 Brut Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart is a big, exuberant wine that explodes from the glass with layers of fruit. French oak has given the wine an additional measure of volume and richness, but without dominating the wine?s overall balance. Pretty notes of spiciness and minerality add finesse on the close. The Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart is 60% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Ay, Ay, Ambonnay, Verzenay, Mailly) and 40% Chardonnay (Cote des Blancs). In 2000 the wine was aged in barrel (20%) and saw batonnage, although it did not undergo malolactic fermentation. This is Lot: L 505955 25709J. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022." (12/09) 93 points Stephen Tanzers International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 10: "($90; 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay; disgorged May 16, 2010) Bright gold. Intensely perfumed scents of dried pear, nectarine, peach skin and musky flowers, with a bright mineral overtone. Deep in orchard fruit and citrus flavors but theres a weightless quality to this Champagne thats really intriguing. Very pure and precise on the finish, with the peach and floral qualities echoing. This would be superb with simple fish preparations."

Price: $90.00

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