Lot presentation

Cuvée 746 Extra Brut Jacquesson

The wine

Everything at Jacquesson is meticulously thought through, from the blending to the naming of the 700 cuvées, whose number changes with each print run (= vintage). The main players in this 746 edition are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The majority of the grapes come from the terroirs of Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvilliers. The Chardonnay comes from the grand cru parcels in Avize and Oiry. This great diversity of terroirs contributes to the impressive aromatic complexity of this cuvée.
Domaine Jacquesson’s vision of winemaking reflects that of a genuine terroir Champagne. Yields are kept to a minimum, treatments are organic and the soil is covered with grass. The grapes are meticulously pressed, then the juice is vinified in old oak tuns for 3 to 4 months.
The wine displays fine bubbles, a delicate nose of citrus fruit and a subtle bouquet of white flowers. The palate is complex, but the aromatic depth remains elegant and controlled. The finish lingers and tastes delicious.

About the Producer Jacquesson

Jacquesson champagnes are a long established name and the house is one of the most reputed among connoisseurs. Claude Jacquesson founded the company in Dizy in 1798. From the very beginning its champagne was reputed to be the Emperor's favourite (Napoleon 1). This was also the house which patented the cork wire in 1844 and helped establish Maison Krug. A succession of owners ran Maison Jacquesson until 1974 when it was acquired by the Chiquet family. Today, Jean Chiquet's sons, Laurent and Jean-Hervé, run the company with panache. The vineyards are planted on around 30 hectares in Avize, Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers and complemented by regular and carefully selected supplies of bought-in grapes. Jacquesson champagnes have a strong personality (especially the single parcel cuvées) and stand out for their low sugar levels, intensity and distinction. This house has gradually become the standard bearer for high-quality champagne, expressing the illustrious potential of its terroirs with incredible fidelity, reducing dosage to a strict minimum and allowing its cuvées the time they need to mature before putting them on the market. Because of this, the wines (primarily vinified in wood and dosed at Extra-Brut level) always have a distinct and sometimes surprising character. Production has reduced considerably since the Chiquet family took over Maison Jacquesson. Every year, it gives its non-vintage Brut (BSA) a number - 738, 739 etc. This is a way to identify the style of each vintage and to encourage fans to age the wines. All Jacquesson cuvées age beautifully, whether late-disgorged or not. This sublime champagne house is one of our favourites in the region.

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