2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling with notes that are reminiscent

with notes that are reminiscent of curry

it manages to taste ancient and lively at once

just as it was en primeur

orange and lemon zest

Ruby red with a violet rim

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Welschriesling with notes that are reminiscentThis 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