Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, November 2011

60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay. Colored with just a hint of yellow straw, low-lying fresh mushroom aromas are subtle yet focused. The super attractive palate offers up a very complex melange of spiced pear and apple flavors that are quite layered and complex; they become finely taut towards the finish where citrus notes kick in. Good texture offers a mixture of fruity and structural elements with a focused and citrus-laden finish that is lengthy and complex. Will go a few years and gain breadth with some time on cork.

94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2011

The 2000 Brut Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart impresses for its sheer purity and focus. Nothing is out of place in this beautifully delineated, precise wine. Cool, minty notes add lift, yet the 2000 is rather reticent at this stage and appears to need further bottle age. Still, its textural finesse is impossible to miss. This is Lot # L15215505599A. Disgorged February 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. -AG

93 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, December 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 there's a weightless quality to this Champagne that's really intriguing. Very pure and precise on the finish, with the peach and floral qualities echoing. This would be superb with simple fish preparations. -JR

95 points,

Wine Enthusiast, December 2011

# 67 on Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2011; A wine that strikes a great balance between its intense fruitiness and a pure steely character. It makes it a dry Champagne, with the richness of a great wine. It has weight, intensity and several years more aging. - R.V.

93 points,

Wine Spectator, December 2011

Bright, focused acidity drives lightly smoked flavors of candied currant and blackberry and patisserie apple, with hints of ground espresso, cumin and crystallized honey. A mineral note threads through the refined texture and lingers on the rich finish. Drink now through 2025. 300 cases imported. -AN

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