Champagne Frerejean Frères Premier Cru, Cuvée des Hussards Millésime 2012, Vieillissement sous-marin 12 mois

A distinctive Champagne shaped by time and place: around eight years on lees followed by 12 months of underwater ageing off the island of Ouessant. The nose is refined and expressive—lemon zest, white blossom and green apple layered with pastry cream and toasted almond. On the palate, the mousse is ultra-fine and the texture silky, with 85% Chardonnay driving chalky tension and 15% Pinot Noir adding mid-palate weight and gentle red-fruited shading. The extra-brut dosage (≈5.5 g/L) keeps the wine taut and vibrant, while the maritime maturation lends a subtle saline echo that lengthens the finish. Precise, mineral and gastronomic—pair with scallop carpaccio, grilled prawns in lemon butter, or delicate white-fish dishes; serve around 12 °C in a broader tulip to unlock its Côte des Blancs finesse.