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Sparkling dry
Jacquesson Avize Champ Caïn – a truly exceptional parcel-based cuvée that embodies the pure essence of a Grand Cru terroir.
On the nose, the champagne delivers beautiful floral and lemony aromas, complemented by intriguing truffle notes. The palate reveals great delicacy and an emphatic salinity, underpinned by a light woodiness and culminating in a crystalline finish.
Sourced from the renowned "Champ Caïn" vineyard, a 1.3-hectare plot in the heart of the Côte des Blancs' Grand Cru commune of Avize, this champagne benefits from a south-facing orientation and vines planted in 1962. The vineyard's location at the bottom of the Avize hills, on clayey limestone soils with underlying chalk, provides the ideal foundation for exceptional 'Chardonnay' expression.
The Avize "Champ Caïn" undergoes spontaneous fermentation in a 75-hectoliter wooden barrel and is racked after malolactic fermentation (MLF). The wine is then aged on its fine lees, stirred weekly (bâtonnage) for three months, and bottled after two rackings without fining or filtration.
Dosage (0 g/l).
Serve at 8-10 °C with oysters, seafood dishes, soft cheeses (Chource, Langres).
Jacquesson Champagne House, founded by Memmie Jacquesson in 1798, stands as one of the very first and historically most significant producers in the Champagne region. Until the mid-19th century, it proudly ranked among the most renowned and finest champagne makers, earning international acclaim. Unfortunately, upon the passing of both of the then-owner's sons, the company's image suffered significantly.
The Chiquet brothers, Jean-Hervé and Laurent, who managed Jacquesson until 2022, when the house was acquired by Artemis, part of the Pinault family, brought Jacquesson back to its former glory. It was the Chiquet brothers who introduced a unique and distinctive approach to champagne production: they began crafting non-vintage Jacquesson champagnes primarily based on a single year's harvest. This method aims to express and convey the specific character of that particular year's vintage, which is quite unusual for the Champagne region (though in recent years, more champagne houses are attempting to follow this path). Their philosophy centers on nurturing nature, carefully selecting grapes, and allowing them to express the authentic character of their terroir.
Jacquesson champagne boasts exceptional balance, being enjoyable both in its youth and when mature, perfectly revealing its vineyard of origin.
While Jacquesson meticulously cultivates its own vineyards, encompassing 32 hectares with a significant portion in Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots, they also openly acknowledge purchasing some grapes from trusted long-term partners. This allows them to maintain the highest quality and reflect the broad spectrum of Champagne's terroir. Among the prestigious areas from which they source grapes are:
One of the greatest advantages of Jacquesson champagne is its style. It allows for enjoyment of the wines in their early youth, immediately after release, savoring their vibrant freshness. The champagne reveals its excellent balance from the outset and possesses the potential to age successfully and evolve over time.
