Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Christchurch Tasting

As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.

Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

On Arrival:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)

First Flight:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)

Second Flight:

  • NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
  • 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)

Third Flight:

  • 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
  • 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
  • 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Athens Yacht Club

The Captains Room at the rear of this Greek restaurant is the perfect spot. It is almost a private dining room, but not completely closed off from the rest of the restaurant so you can still feel part of the vibe.


Date: Wednesday, 31st July, 2024
Time: 06:30pm
Location: The Athens Yacht Club
Cost: $295 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Dinner Night 2

Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the Manzo culinary team.

Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Please note that this event occurs on two dates so please ensure when enquiring that you specify your preferred date. This event is for Friday 5th July.

Tasting Journey:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)
  • 2008 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Manzo

Excerpt from Denizen: "Manzo is a modern, elegant steakhouse with international appeal, inspired by the iconic steakhouses that Fabrizio and Taryne, [the creative team behind Spiga], had experienced in places like New York and elsewhere on their extensive culinary travels. “We wanted it to look and feel welcoming, warm and elegant,” Taryne tells me, “Somewhere you could come for an occasion or a burger or an alfresco drink and snack.” She continues, “Think New York/Italian traditional steakhouse with a slightly more modern cuisine.”


Date: Friday, 5th July, 2024
Time: 06:30pm
Location: Manzo
Cost: $350 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Dinner Night 1

Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the Manzo culinary team.

Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Please note that this event occurs on two dates so please ensure when enquiring that you specify your preferred date. This event is for Thursday 4th July.

Tasting Journey:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)
  • 2008 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Manzo

Excerpt from Denizen: "Manzo is a modern, elegant steakhouse with international appeal, inspired by the iconic steakhouses that Fabrizio and Taryne, [the creative team behind Spiga], had experienced in places like New York and elsewhere on their extensive culinary travels. “We wanted it to look and feel welcoming, warm and elegant,” Taryne tells me, “Somewhere you could come for an occasion or a burger or an alfresco drink and snack.” She continues, “Think New York/Italian traditional steakhouse with a slightly more modern cuisine.”


Date: Thursday, 4th July, 2024
Time: 06:30pm
Location: Manzo
Cost: $350 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Wellington Tasting

As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.

Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

On Arrival:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)

First Flight:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)

Second Flight:

  • NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
  • 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)

Third Flight:

  • 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
  • 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
  • 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Rosella

Rosella is a casual neighborhood restaurant & wine bar that takes its inspiration from flavours across the Mediterranean, North Africa & the Middle East.


Date: Tuesday, 25th June, 2024
Time: 06:30pm
Location: Rosella
Cost: $295 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Mount Maunganui Tasting

As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.

Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

On Arrival:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)

First Flight:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)

Second Flight:

  • NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
  • 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)

Third Flight:

  • 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
  • 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
  • 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Fife Lane

"Our philosophy is to provide our community with a unique, committed hospitality business and inspire in our team a passion for exceptional food, wine and service, whilst showcasing the very best of our suppliers and growers to our valued guests."


Date: Thursday, 11th June, 2024
Time: 05:30pm
Location: Fife Lane
Cost: $295 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Tasting

As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.

Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

On Arrival:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)

First Flight:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)

Second Flight:

  • NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
  • 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)

Third Flight:

  • 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
  • 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
  • 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Non Solo Pizza

Situated in the heart of Parnell, Non Solo is an Auckland institution known for serving up some of the best authentic Italian cuisine this side of Milan. Newly refurbished and with a beautiful garden bar, it's a beautiful location to enjoy these rare champagnes.


Date: Thursday, 16th May, 2024
Time: 06:00pm
Location: Non Solo Pizza
Cost: $295 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Taranaki Tasting

As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.

Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

On Arrival:

  • NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)

First Flight:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)

Second Flight:

  • NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
  • 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)

Third Flight:

  • 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
  • 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
  • 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Millennium Hotel & Resort

The Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront is located in the heart of the Central Business District with panoramic views of the Tasman Sea. Overlooking the Len Lye Wind Wand and the Coastal Foreshore Walkway


Date: Wednesday, 15th May, 2024
Time: 06:00pm
Location: Millennium Hotel & Resort
Cost: $295 per person +GST (subject to change)

Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne Series

Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Queenstown Dinner

Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the world renowned Eichardt's culinary team.

Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.

Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.

Tasting Journey:

  • 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)
  • 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)
  • 2008 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon

Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.

The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.

Champagne of the Millennium

On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.

Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place

In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."

It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.

You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.

Eichardt's Hotel

Guided by the experienced hand of Executive Chef Trent Watson, dining at Eichardt’s is the opportunity to savour local and seasonal flavours within a range of elegant settings.

For the dinner, Eichardt's can offer the following special rates – which much be booked directly with the hotel or via Dhall & Nash.

These special rates will not be available or advertised elsewhere.

  • The Penthouse – NZ$11,500 per night for one night or NZ$9,000 per night, for two or more nights.
  • Lake View Suite – NZ$2,450 per night for one night or NZ$2,150 per night, for two or more nights.
  • Heritage Suite – NZ$2,200 per night of one night or NZ$1,950 per night, for two or more nights.

Rates are based on occupancy of two persons per suite and include our standard signature inclusions of daily a la carte breakfast, nightly pre-dinner drink and canapés, $50 per person dining credit, for food only that can be used when dining in any of our three venues (The Grille, Eichardt’s Bar or No5) and valet carparking.


Date: Friday, 10th May, 2024
Time: 06:30pm
Location: Eichardt's Private Hotel
Cost: $395 per person +GST (subject to change)
Dress Code: Formal Attire

Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.


Good cellaring is important for those fine wines...

How to Cellar Your Fine Wines

March 5, 2024In Focus On, Wines

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How to Cellar Your Fine Wines

Good cellaring is important for those fine wines...

Proudly, we offer plenty of killer fine wines here at D&N. Often, a lot of iconic wine is consumed when it’s, yes, delicious, but before it’s really gotten to strut its stuff. Which means that you should be cellaring these gems in the oh-so-right conditions to make that second of finally pulling the cork an absolute “Ahhhh” moment.

We all want to age gracefully, and look our best, and wine is no exception!

To this end, our founder Puneet Dhall and our D&N Account managers are well-versed to point you towards under-the-radar superstars, Californian cult wines, and of course, those “blue chip” offerings that deliver plenty of thrills now but ultimately will be poised to blow your mind should you have the patience to cellar them. Certainly, we are skilled at advising on optimising your wine cellaring capability.

There are few things worse for a wine drinker-collector than finally opening that special bottle for a special occasion, to then find its contents have withered and dulled due to poor storage. 

Wine has a life cycle. The purpose of ageing wine is to bring out tertiary flavours and textural changes that can only develop with time, given the proper storage conditions to do so. This is the point of a wine cellar: to control those factors that impact the quality of age-worthy wine and take the guesswork out of storage. And, ideally, to show off your collection in style.

Don’t stuff up with a less-than-ideal Wine Storage Location

Just like Goldilocks looking for the right flavours in her bowl of porridge – you too will have your work cut out for you to find the best spot to cellar your fine wines. If you haven’t been blessed with serious resources to build a state-of-the-art cellar, or even a cool, not-too-damp basement that can double as a cellar, you could perhaps improvise with some wine racks in a “safe” place. Rule out your kitchen, laundry room or living room, where warmer temperatures could affect your wines, and look for a location not directly in line with light pouring in from a window. Maybe there is a little-used closet or other vacant storage area that could be repurposed for storing wine? You might consider investing in a standalone wine fridge, but would one be enough?

Or, better still, why not entrust your iconic wines to Dhall & Nash. To help those avid collectors with constraints of space, D&N has invested in a massive temperature-controlled wine warehouse to house our wine at an optimum and consistent temperature.  

Our facility, constructed in collaboration with our warehousing partner Rohlig Logistics in 2019, houses every single one of our wines (that is over 1,000 plus different lines) at a constant 14°C. Right from the time our wines leave faraway shores, travelling in refrigerated containers to arriving in our Auckland refrigerated warehouse, then into your glass, D&N is dedicated to ensuring every wine arrives in primo condition.

With our high-tech refrigerated warehousing, space is also available for our private clients and avid connoisseurs: The service we offer is only $2.50 per month per 12 bottle (12 x 750mls) case. Conveniently, you can deposit, collect, or have your wine delivered with just 48 hours’ notice. 

“The important thing,”celebrated wine writer, James Suckling says “in cellaring wine, is to make sure the temperature remains stable.”

Let’s check out some key tips to keep in mind when you cellar your fine wines:

Enemy #1 of Wine Storage - Temperature Fluctuations

Wine abhors the laws of thermodynamics! It laughs at entropy and disdains temperature fluctuations with good cellaring (webmonkey C)

Changes in temperature can disrupt the delicate balance of compounds that make wine aromatic and tasteful. Temperature is critical to the optimum preservation of your wine, and when set correctly, you will experience the full flavour, aroma, and character your wine is capable of delivering. All wine lovers appreciate that wine is a delicate living thing. It can only tolerate a very narrow margin of temperature fluctuations. At higher or at fluctuating temperatures, wine will age faster and not necessarily in the desired way as the process becomes more volatile. To truly showcase your wines as the winemakers intended, storing them at the proper temperature is a no-brainer.

Ideally, you want to store fine wine in a cellar or wine fridge at or under 18 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level around 68 percent. The corks will expand and contract if the temperature fluctuates too much, leading to seepage and premature ageing.

Enemy #2 - Moisture

Holy cow, it's hard to find a good picture of mould on wine... probably a good thing

Wine corks rely on moisture in the air to stay in place. Too dry and the corks can shrivel, running the risk of premature oxidation. Lots of moisture isn’t good, either. If it’s too humid, the labels start to fall off and you could potentially build a cellar of mould. Somewhere around 60 to 70% is where you want the humidity to be, so that the corks can stay moist, and oxygen can’t get in.

Enemy #3 – Light

It's nothing to do with fine wine, but I almost used the Limmy Waking Up meme here... https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/limmy-waking-up

When wine is exposed to the sun for too long, it is said to be “light-struck.” Consider it a sunburn for wine that never goes away and can smell awful. Ultraviolet (U.V.) rays interact with the compounds in wine to produce unpleasant changes in its structure and flavour. Once they get in, they can break down the tannins that protect wine, which is why you can see white wines turn quicker than red wines, since they don’t have that tannin protection in them. This is why many wines are packaged in dark bottles, which acts just like a pair of sunglasses or a layer of SPF.

Enemy #4 – Movement

You spin me right round baby, right round, like a paint-can shook up fine wine baby, right round...

There are theories that vibration could damage wine in the long term by speeding up the chemical reactions in the liquid. Therefore, when wine is stored, you want it to experience as little movement as possible. Vibration can shake up the bottles to some degree, move the sediment around and can even create heat and friction inside the bottle. The molecular structure of the wine can change as that happens. Changes in structure equate to a changed experience while sipping. Bottle position is also important for the cork – you want to lay the wines down on its sides. That way the cork stays hydrated at all times. Like controlling for humidity, this is another effort made to keep the cork moist and prevent oxygen from leaching in. If the bottles have alternative closures (screwcaps, glass or plastic corks), this is not strictly necessary. However, just remember that horizontal racking is a space-efficient way to cellar your fine wines, and it definitely can’t harm your stelvin closured wines.

Enemy #5 – Odours

I collect fungus, molds and spores... and some damn fine wines!

Wine “breathes” through its corks. “Off” odours from a room or a garage can get into a bottle over time and really affect the flavours and aromas of the wine. Cigar smells are another common culprit.

One final aside

Yes, the allure of collect and cellar your fine wines is intoxicating. But, if your budget doesn’t quite permit (just yet) those visions of lustrous wood, pristine glass, brass, and polished marble of your future dream cellar, keeping wines in your household refrigerator can tide you over for a couple of months – but it’s not a good bet for the longer term. The average fridge temperature falls well below 7 degrees Celsius to safely store perishable foods, and the lack of moisture could eventually dry out corks, which might allow air to seep into the bottles and damage the wine. So, please, don’t go there.

Should I be blurring the label? I don't even remember where I got this image. I mean, it happens to be best of wines, right?

Give your D&N Account Managers a call to chat about cellaring ideas and potential options.

You may stand somewhere between a laid-back drinker and an avid collector, it’s still worth thinking about your wine storage system warranting a bit of an upgrade or investing in professional-quality storage – it will be a game-changer!

To all our D&N budding and seasoned collectors: give your superior wines just a few more years in bottle in the right environment and they’ll blossom into something truly special.

This is the real value of cellaring.


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New Zealand Wine Icons: Dinner at Otahuna Lodge (Christchurch)

Join us for an extraordinary celebration of New Zealand's wine icons with provenance, where each sip tells a story!

They say aging is inevitable so why not do it gracefully. Well, the same can be said for wine. Lucky us (and now you), we've just secured an almost unbelievable array of vintage NZ wine icons. The likes of Felton Road, Dry River, Stonyridge, and Te Mata. There simply won't be another opportunity to try these wines - let alone side by side matched with food. Enter.. The NZ Wine Icon Dinner in Christchurch!

Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre will be focusing on autumnal favourites for the evening’s menu, while Puneet Dhall--CEO of Dhall & Nash Fine Wines--will be on hand to showcase this curated lineup of vintages from the Dhall & Nash Cellar. Puneet will also share tips on growing your collection and how storing wines perfectly can add value and depth to your own cellar.

This event is an ode to New Zealand's winemaking heritage, a celebration of how storing perfect wines perfectly can add value (and depth) to the wine, and a testament to the timeless allure of exceptional wines.

Tasting Journey: The NZ Wine Icon Dinner is a four course meal curated to match the special wines we've chosen for you

  • 2018 De La Terre Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionelle
  • 2013 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
  • 2013 Dry River Pinot Noir
  • 2009 Te Mata Coleraine
  • 2009 Stonyridge Larose
  • 2022 Folium Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

Tickets to the dinner are limited to 14 people only. To book your seat, you can contact Otahuna lodge here.


Bookings are available at this time exclusively to overnight guests at $2995 including 2 seats at the communal table in the Otahuna Dining Room with double occupancy accommodation* on 12 April and breakfast the following morning ($2495.00 for single occupancy). Individual tickets without an accompanying overnight stay will be available from 13 March at $500 per person if still available.

*For those who act fast, the first two bookings enjoy the option of a complimentary upgrade to a Master Suite. Additional consecutive nights may be booked at the same rate inclusive of pre-dinner drinks, 4-course dinner with matched New Zealand wines, breakfast, Wi-Fi, laundry service and GST.

If you have any questions or want to find out more about storing wine with us, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.