H. Billiot Fils 'Essence de Billiot', Champagne, France 2016 Chateau Auguste The palate errs towards brightness

The palate errs towards brightness

It is a perfect evocation of the indulgence and pure simplicity of Chardonnay

This very appealing wine will continue to improve with another couple of years in the cellar

Making a wine exclusively from fruit grown on own-rooted vines is getting harder and harder

Aromas of yellow fruits such as apricot and mirabelle plum meet lemon peel and the nuance of lily of the valley oil

H. Billiot Fils 'Essence de Billiot', Champagne, France 2016 Chateau Auguste The palate errs towards brightnessThe prestige cuvee of Grand Cru Ambonnay grower H. Billiot, from a single vintage and old vines. 'Essence de Billiot' is deep and vinous red apple, spice and a long, chalky finish.