Despite the exasperating weather conditions, 2012 was an amazing vintage. The first vintage champagne was made at the Champagne house in 1810, and this is the 66th since then. It comes solely from premier and grand cru plots, and is 54% Chardonnay, 51% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. The specialty of the 2012 vintage is that 11% of the base wine was aged in large oak barrels. The nose is characterised by citrus fruit, ripe pear and delicious brioche aromas. Tons of white-fleshed fruits on the palate with roasted hazelnuts, and a touch of vanilla and other sweet spices in the background.