2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono are fermented separately and blended

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

watermelon rind

Concentrated garnet red with violet glints in color

Redcurrant

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

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono are fermented separately and blendedThis 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