First created in 1964 as a tribute to the House's founder, Cuvée Nicolas François is Billecart-Salmon's prestige blanc cuvée, a blend of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, partially vinified in traditional oak casks to add depth and complexity.

The 2008 vintage has become one of the most celebrated in Champagne history, producing wines of exceptional tension, precision, and longevity. This Magnum (60% Pinot Noir from Aÿ, Mareuil, and Verzenay, 40% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil, Chouilly, and Cramant) was disgorged in 2022 with a dosage of just 2.9 g/L. Partial vinification in old oak barrels (17%) adds texture to a wine defined by its chalky minerality, crystalline structure, and long, salty finish.

Rated 98 points by Tyson Stelzer, who ranks Nicolas François among the top three prestige cuvées in the world alongside Krug Clos du Mesnil and Krug Vintage. Also scored 96-97 points by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Vinous. A Magnum of singular pedigree, drinking beautifully now but built to evolve for decades.