2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling That saved most of the

That saved most of the crop

but poised with fresh acidity and a nervy

Once it hits its stride in a few years

and fermented in neutral french barrels

violet and plum alongside hints of spice and rosemary

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling That saved most of theThis 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