2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono Redcurrant

Redcurrant

Grapes picked for optimal ripeness and flavor development

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

Full bodied on the palate

yet less complex style that also warrants bottle age

2012 | Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne 1.5L Badia a Coltibuono RedcurrantThis 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