The 2012 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart shows all the natural radiance of the year. There's gorgeous resonance and texture here. Apricot, spice, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed notes infuse the palate with notable depth and persistence. This rich, expansive Champage has a ton to offer. This release was disgorged nearly two years ago, which also adds to its complexity...The significant increase in quality at Billecart-Salmon is no longer news, but it’s still worth mentioning. Quite simply, the Champagnes here have never been better.
• 100% grands crus and premiers crus
•60% of Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ and Verzenay)
•40% of Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs (Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Avize)
• 10% wines vinified in oak casks
• Ageing on lees, on average: 120 months
• Dosage: 3.8g/
• 100% grands crus and premiers crus
•60% of Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ and Verzenay)
•40% of Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs (Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Avize)
• 10% wines vinified in oak casks
• Ageing on lees, on average: 120 months
• Dosage: 3.8g/
