2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling just as it was en

just as it was en primeur

it manages to taste ancient and lively at once

and fermented in neutral french barrels

Ruby red with a violet rim

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling just as it was enThis complex Champagne has delicious aromas of waffle cones, vanilla beans, apricots and pastry with touches of white chocolate and salted caramel. Its electric on the palate, which is creamy yet structured and focused, with a fine bead of bubbles and a zesty, tangy backbone of acidity. Long and tense finish. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay (all premier and grand cru), 10% of wines are vinified in oak casks. 10 years on lees. 97 Pts James Suckling