Jacquesson Cuvée 748 Extra Brut invites you on a sensory journey through the unique 2020 vintage, a testament to nature's power and meticulous craftsmanship. This Champagne is the best representation of revered Jacquesson champagnes.
This Champagne showcases a golden color. On the nose, it offers great aromatic purity, marked by chalky notes and subtle hints of marzipan and candied quince. The palate is a lively Champagne with remarkably fine bubbles, giving it a soft, airy texture. Its salinity, enhanced by lingering aromas, is the hallmark of perfectly controlled aging.
Jacquesson's viticulture emphasizes respect for the soil and the plant, promoting parcel diversity. Vinification and aging in large casks (tuns) without filtration or fining preserve the wine's full authenticity. This blend features a significant presence of both ‘Chardonnay’ and ‘Pinot Noir’ grapes, balanced by the addition of 24% reserve wines from cuvées No. 747 to 743 and cuvée No. 741, which further enhances its complexity.
The Champagne has a dosage of 2 g/L.
Serve at 8-10 °C with seafood, shellfish, white meat dishes, soft cheeses.
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.
