2012 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Louis, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Sustainable The nose opens with velvety

The nose opens with velvety whispers of dark chocolate and caramel before transitioning to ripe orchard fruits

concentrated style and moderately high tannin in the finish

except in the Nuits-St Georges vineyards

whilst the palate leans towards the more savoury

was always going to be special

2012 Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Louis, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Sustainable The nose opens with velvetyThe Louis Blanc de Blancs is stunning this year. This is a quintessential Chardonnay from an exceptional vintage in Champagne. The nose is elegantly floral with a touch of hazelnut and brioche toast. Theres an impressive array of aromas on the nose: lemon zest, almonds, white flowers and savoury spice. It feels rich, and the palate is laden with baked goods and ripe orchard fruit yet there is a precision that pierces through these flavours, and an