2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Domaine Savary 99 Pts Wine Advocate

99 Pts Wine Advocate

the wine reveals itself to be soft and well-structured

pleasant aroma woven from notes of juniper

In the cellar

This is one of the best wines from Gruaud-Larose for several years

2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Domaine Savary 99 Pts Wine AdvocateThis 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