Champagne Jacquesson - 'Cuvee n 747' Extra Brut

Wine Region: Champagne - France

Grape:Chardonnay 61%, Pinot Meunier 21%, Pinot Noir 18%.

Dosage: 1,5 g/l

Tasting notes:'This 747 is a great champagne, which you can enjoy with shellfish, poultry or sheep's milk cheese. It's a wine that unites all the Domaine's parcels, and is offered for two different aging periods, with the second disgorgement taking place 5 years later for a second release under the name Cuvée 700 Dégorgement Tardif.

Expert Rating: Wine Enthusiast 92/100.

About the winery:The Jacquesson champagne house is based in Dizy, in the Marne, 3 km north of Epernay and about 20 km south of Reims. It has nearly 30 hectares in production, mainly dominated by Chardonnay, a grape variety joined by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The vines are located in two distinct vineyards of Champagne: the Grande Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs, exclusively in villages classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The approximately 15% of grapes purchased from other winegrowers represent about 8 hectares, which are located on neighboring parcels, also classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Domaine Jacquesson alone covers more than 80% of its grape needs. In the Marne Valley, Jacquesson has vineyards in :

• Aÿ : Grand Cru
• Dizy and Hautvillers : Premier Cru

In the Côte des Blancs, in :

• Avize and Oiry : Grand Cru

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