2012 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs

99 Points - James Suckling, James Suckling

“Incredible aromas of brioche, bread dough and pie crust with superb, electrifying fruit, from peaches to fresh apples. It's driven, mouthwatering and with fantastic structure, yet it's so balanced and creamy. Very fine and silky bubbles.”

98 Points - Owen Bargreen, Owen Bargreen

“This beautiful 2012 Champagne comes from the villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant and Oiry. The wine is a tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon's brother, who was passionate about oenology. 25% of the wine was stored in oak vessels before disgorgement as this was aged on the lees for 115 months before disgorgement. It is powerful, dense and drop-dead gorgeous with its core of oyster shell and lemon oil alongside toasted hazelnut and its refined mousse. Full-bodied yet very nervy, enjoy this beautiful wine over the next fifteen plus years.”

97 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

“The 2012 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a gorgeous Champagne. Lemon confit, spice, baked apple tart, chamomile and dried flowers are all nicely amplified. The 2012 was done 75% in tank and 25% in oak, with most of the lots undergoing malolactic fermentation. There's a feeling of reserve in the 2012 that is quite appealing. This edition is terrific, but it also needs time to be at its best. I would be in no rush to open this.”

96 Points - Tom Hewson, Decanter

“2012's already expressive aromatics are reframed in explosive charry, flinty energy and an extra fluid freshness on the palate, supercharging the ripe lemon syrup, apricot and sweet spice flavours. Nimble and transparent with a precise palate unmarked by dosage or some of the rather heavier, more concentrated fruit that the year can bring.”