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Frerejean Frères Hussards 2012 Immergée
95/100

Frerejean Frères

Hussards 2012 Immergée 75cl

A luminous golden robe with crystalline highlights. The nose is of rare complexity, weaving white blossom, candied citrus, fresh chalk and a whisper of iodine inherited from twelve months beneath the ocean. The palate is taut and precisely chiselled, with a saline, persistent minerality carried by a…

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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
95 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The extra-brut dosage and chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs lend an electrifying tension.
Roundness
Eight years on lees followed by twelve months of immersion have smoothed the edges without sacrificing precision.
Power
The 2012 vintage, generous and sun-drenched, underpins a rich, well-structured body.
Length on the palate
Remarkable persistence on chalk, candied lemon zest and a subtle touch of iodine.

TASTING NOTES

A luminous golden robe with crystalline highlights. The nose is of rare complexity, weaving white blossom, candied citrus, fresh chalk and a whisper of iodine inherited from twelve months beneath the ocean. The palate is taut and precisely chiselled, with a saline, persistent minerality carried by a fine mousse and an exceptional finish of candied lemon and flint.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
6g/LDosage
100%Chardonnay

Terroirs

100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards on the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Avize, Oger), the quintessential chalky terroir that shapes the characteristic minerality and vivacity of the style. After eight years of ageing in Champagne cellars, the bottles were submerged for twelve months at a depth of 60 metres off the coast of Ouessant: total darkness, a stable temperature between 10 and 14°C, and a pressure of 6 bar.

Frerejean Frères

About this house

Frerejean Frères is a house founded in 2005 by brothers Olivier, Rodolphe and Thibaut Frerejean-Taittinger, based in Avize at the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Acclaimed specialists in Blanc de Blancs, they produce a confidential range from Premier and Grand Cru plots, combining Champenois rigour with a singular vision.

Driven by an innovative approach firmly rooted in terroir, the house embarked in 2018 on an unprecedented experiment: the oceanic immersion of the Cuvée des Hussards 2012 at 60 metres depth off Ouessant. Limited to 800 bottles, this edition embodies the bold vision of a young house that places singularity and the pursuit of excellence at the very heart of its identity.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

Sur ses notes marines et sa minéralité iodée héritée des fonds atlantiques, cette cuvée immergée trouve un écho saisissant avec la fraîcheur d'une huître.

Starter

Starter

La tension citronnée du Blanc de Blancs sublime la fraîcheur des agrumes et l'onctuosité du gravlax en un accord d'une grande élégance.

Main course

Main course

La puissance et la persistance minérale de ce millésime 2012 s'épanouissent en harmonie avec la noblesse du homard.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Hussards 2012 Immergée” cuvée by Frerejean Frères

4.9/5 · 13 reviews

Jennifer B.

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Stunning

This 2012 Hussards Immergée is superb. It has a creamy, very pleasant effervescence. No complaints about the service. Pure delight.

Support M.

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Pure joy

Chosen as a gift. A delicate bouquet of white flowers. A serious and professional approach. A real treat – well done once again.

Eric F.

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Top notch

Chosen for a grand dinner. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the palate. Well-presented, arrived without a scratch. Quite simply, nothing to fault.

Hans M.

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To be redone

Top quality, just as advertised. A champagne with real class. I’d recommend it to all champagne lovers.

Loïc P.

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Perfect

I discovered it through the website. Sleek, precise and devilishly appealing. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Antoine S.

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Very good

Arrived very quickly. A full-bodied, well-balanced flavour – superb. Helpful advice before I bought it. Perfect as a gift.

Olexiy M.

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Loyal customer

This champagne was a lovely discovery. Full-bodied on the palate, with a refreshing finish. The packaging was sturdy, and nothing was broken. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Vojko K.

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No complaints

Perfect for marking the occasion. Very refreshing, without ever being sour. Fast delivery and impeccable packaging. I’d give it 5 stars without a second thought.

Florence H.

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A real treat

Exquisite for a special occasion. A perfect balance of power and finesse. It has become my go-to champagne.

Paul C.

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Absolutely brilliant

Had a drink with my colleagues. Good length and a hint of minerality. A real success.

Flaviano G.

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A flawless performance

Recommended by a friend – spot on. A real treat, perfectly balanced. Responsive and professional customer service. I’ll definitely be back.

David Z.

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Impeccable

I’m honestly blown away by this vintage. It’s full of brioche notes and minerality. The delivery was spot on, as usual. Hats off to the whole team.

Laurence P.

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Excellent

My first order, and certainly not my last. Lovely liveliness and brilliant fruitiness. Everything was perfect, from ordering to delivery. I’m a satisfied customer – I’ll be back.