2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono Concentrated garnet red with violet

Concentrated garnet red with violet glints in color

with a layer of red florals

Really brilliant

are fermented separately and blended after a few months of aging on the lees

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono Concentrated garnet red with violetThis 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