2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Domaine Savary he kept the different lots

he kept the different lots produced with purchased grapes separated by village

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

the wine reveals itself to be soft and well-structured

making impressively good wines in recent vintages

Best from 2023 through 2030

2012 | Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas-Francois | Champagne Domaine Savary he kept the different lotsThis 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