Champagne Jacquesson Avize Champ Cain 2014

Drink now or cellar for up to 20 years. Serve chilled. Champagne Jacquesson is run by brothers Jean-Hervé and Laurent Chiquet who over the past couple of decades have successfully cemented the house’s position amongst Champagne’s top producers. Based in Dizy in the Valle de la Marne, Jacquesson has a selection of exceptional vineyards in the Grande Vallée de la Marne and in the Côte des Blancs including prime Grand Cru plots in Aÿ, Avize and Oiry. This magnificent single vineyard vintage Champagne is crafted from a 1.3 hectare plot which was planted with Chardonnay in the 1960s. Jasquesson’s signature style includes zero dosage and extended lees ageing as well as a laser-like focus on terroir and purity of flavour. This particular cuvee ages for eight years on the lees in the bottle and is very highly sought-after thanks to the tiny production which is only done in the best of vintages. Jacquesson’s Champ Cain has previously enjoyed rave reviews by top wine publications like Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate which gave the 2008 vintage 97 points. The nose is wonderfully complex with notes of toasted almonds, brioche, and honeysuckle while the palate reveals a delicate mousse, refreshing zesty and nutty flavours, and a dry finish thanks to the zero dosage. A marvellous Champagne to serve now for a special occasion or to hold for another decade or so.