H. Billiot Fils 'Essence de Billiot', Champagne, France 2016 Chateau Auguste Making a wine exclusively from

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

reflecting the winemakers' ethos of creating wines that are both serious and fun

cordial-like fruit through the long

It shows a beautiful appearance with faint highlights of dark ruby that add a subtle sparkle

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

H. Billiot Fils 'Essence de Billiot', Champagne, France 2016 Chateau Auguste Making a wine exclusively fromThe 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.