Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 08 Apr 25
The 2002 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is a gorgeous, mature Champagne. Baked apple tart, spice, tangerine oil and white truffle abound. There's tons of texture and body here, the result of an additional year of aging before bottling, a touch of new oak (18%) and the natural opulence of the year. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2024.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035
Champagne at Seckford Wines

Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.