{"title":"Billecart-Salmon","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Billecart-Salmon online in NZ, including Le Réserve Brut, the celebrated Brut Rosé, the prestige Cuvée Nicolas François vintage and Charles Le Bel Inspiration 1818. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, and is still run by the Billecart family. It is one of the few great Champagne houses to remain family-owned, known for its fresh, elegant and finely balanced style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-nv-gift-pack-750ml","title":"Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve 750ml - Naked Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve NV 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDouble Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand International Wine Show 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand International Wine Show 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e95\/100 Points \u0026amp; 5 Stars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Réserve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. It is blend is made with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from three different years, sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region. Pale gold in the glass with reflections of straw yellow, this wine stands out by the finesse of its slowly rising bubbles and its persistent and abounding mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturity touched with floral freshness for this cuvée that breathes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pears. A full and accurate flavour combined with a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuvée in the House’s traditional cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BILLECART-SALMON Brut Réserve is the ideal partner for every occasion. It is perfect as an aperitif and can be enjoyed with a wide variety of dishes. It should be served at 8°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40470281486508,"sku":"53404","price":109.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Billecart_Salmon_Le_Reserve_1.png?v=1785453508"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-champagne-brut-rose-nv-gift-pack-france-750ml","title":"Billecart Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBillecart Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé 750ml- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1818 by husband and wife Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, the Billecart-Salmon House is rich with history. For nearly two hundred years, the Billecart family has been handing down the secrets to making exceptional champagne from generation to generation. The Champagne House is special for many reasons, but one notable reason is that it is one of very few to remain Family owned. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its subtle and gourmet aromas, this cuvée is a reference point amongst rosé champagnes. It will be a pleasant companion to your happiest moments with its sparkling colour, its amazing finesse and its great intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale yet radiant pink colour adorned with warm glints of gold. This cuvée unveils a subtle aroma leading to an elegant, delicate bouquet of fine notes of red berries and zest of citrus fruits. Its special method of vinification gives this cuvée a light, elegant flavour, followed by a fresh finish with a taste of raspberry. This cuvée is an ideal partner as an aperitif and can also accompany a dish of wild salmon or sushi. For dessert, it will add a sublime touch to red fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the greatness of rosé champagne is measured in the fairy-touch of delicacy and the whisper of finesse, Billecart is the greatest. Dollar-for-champagne-dollar, no other aperitif speaks with such haunting fidelity. –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer, 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40470383722668,"sku":"53406","price":142.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Billecart_Salmon_Champagne_Brut_Rose.png?v=1761184388"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-brut-2007-champagne-750ml-france","title":"Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut 2007 Champagne 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBillecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut 2007 Champagne  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Billecart-Salmon house's vineyard extends from the Côte des Blancs to the Montagne de Reims over nearly 100 hectares. The vines are cultivated and cared for in a traditional way to approach an authentic fruit and reflect the quality of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.millesima.com\/champagne.html\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eterroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart was created in 1964 in tribute to the founder of the House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResulting from a blend of Grands Crus (79%) and Premiers Crus (21%), this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.millesima.com\/champagne-2007.html\"\u003e2007 vintage champagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewonderfully combines aromatic elegance with the richness and generosity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15% of the production is vinified in oak barrels. Maturation on lees in the estate's cellars takes place over a period of 10 years. The dosage is 6g\/litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is made up of 60% Pinot Noir (from the Premiers and Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne) and 40% Chardonnay (from the Côte des Blancs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart 2007 is characterized by great minerality, controlled tension and elegant vinosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystalline and luminous, the color is golden. The bubbles are of great finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and subtle, the nose combines a wide aromatic palette with intense freshness. Brilliant floral notes of hawthorn mingle with fine fruity notes (orchard fruit, stone fruit).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is indulgent and opulent. The balance is perfectly mastered between intense freshness, beautiful tension and delicious flavors of syrupy peach, fine apple tart, alpine butter, fresh fig and small wild berries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minerality and tension of this cuvée will perfectly accompany a Bresse poultry or a milk-fed veal chop with girolles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskey Online I Whisky Online \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43671159275756,"sku":"40555","price":319.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Billecart.jpg?v=1761212077"},{"product_id":"charles-le-bel-inspiration-1818-champagne-brut-nv-750ml","title":"Charles Le Bel Inspiration 1818 Champagne Brut NV - By Billecart-Salmon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Le Bel Inspiration 1818 Champagne Brut NV - by Billecart Salmon 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; 5 Stars - Bob Campbell - Real Review\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e92 Points - \u003cspan\u003eDavid Walker Bell - WineFolio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Le Bel is a secondary label produced by Billecart-Salmon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Le Bel comes from Billecart-Salmon’s spare parcels, it tends to be priced a little more accessibly than Billecart-Salmon's primary offerings, making it a fantastic option for those looking for a high-quality Champagne at a more approachable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier, using 70% Reserve wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden in color with a lively sparkle, this Brut Champagne unveils a delicate bouquet of fresh citrus, green apple, and hints of white flowers. 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