2013 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Millesime Rosazzo There's a trick in this

There's a trick in this wine—30% of the final blend comes from the Apartado sparkling chardonnay bases—wines with a tension and verticality that rivals the other 70%

Excellent and clearly built-to-age

There is enough fruity richness that it should eventually dominate the tough structure and harmonize

The soft tannins provided by Salamino are married together with the gentle aromatic notes of the Ancellotta

2013 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Millesime Rosazzo There's a trick in thisThis blanc de blancs is very pure and fresh, showing white flowers, light hazelnuts, peaches and grapefruit on the nose, with a hint of oyster shells. It's sleek and chalky on the palate, linear and racy, with very fine bubbles and a bright acidic backbone. 100% stainless steel vinification. Chardonnay from Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil sur Oger and some Oiry. 4 g L dosage. Disgorged January 2024. Drink or hold. James Suckling