The nose shows enticing aromas of ripe apples cinnamon and brioche. On the palate this shows as a a rich and well balanced wine with a melange of flavours competing for attention – apples grapefruit yeast and a hint of toffee. The finish is long and persistent.

Sous Bois literally means under wood and that is what Billecart-Salmon have done with their latest release the Brut Sous Bois. The wines used to make the final blend have all been vinified entirely in oak in a return to the original way the Champenois used to make their champagne. Vinifing and ageing in oak gives the wines extra body and texture as well as toasty notes.