2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono with a layer of red

with a layer of red florals

This is a gorgeous wine that rewards those who drink it now

Concentrated garnet red with violet glints in color

Finely-woven

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono with a layer of redThis 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