2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Bellingham The fruit is so rich

The fruit is so rich

typical of wines from the southern sector of Vertus

the 2012 Barolo Riserva has evolved into a very nice wine indeed

Consisting of 100% Meunier from a biodynamically farmed site in Fossoy

meringue and sunchoke

2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Bellingham The fruit is so richThis 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. 3. 8 g L dosage. 97 Pts