Champagne Jacquesson 'Cuvee N 746' Extra Brut

Wine Region: Champagne - France

Grape: Chardonnay 43%, Meunier 30%, Pinot Noir 27%.

Dosage: 2 g/l

Tasting notes: 'Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée No. 746 Grand Vin Extra Brut is an expression of the 2018 vintage. The harvest covers Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers (66%), Avize and Oiry (34%). Winter and spring are exceptionally dry, the beginning of spring is mild but in April, destructive frosts ravage the vineyard , especially the Côte des Blancs. The temperatures then rise and the weather is fine until July. The end of the season is hot but very rainy. Harvest commenced on September 4 and finished on September 13th. Rigorous sorting generates a low-volume harvest but allows for ripe and healthy grapes. The wines are rich and dense and the Cuvée is complimented with some reserve wines. The palate is elegant, dry and fruity with a complex lengthy finish.'

Expert Reviews:
94/100 - Wine Enthusiast
"This Champagne offers crisp apple and citrus flavors, with a creamy mousse and a mineral-driven finish. It is well-balanced and elegant. "

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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