Avize DT (Dégorgement Tardif) Jacquesson 2000
12%
1.5L
Intensity
From the exceptional terroir of Avize, this wine has been matured for a long time (late disgorgement). An evolved Champagne that strikes a nice balance between power and freshness.
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Avize DT (Dégorgement Tardif) Jacquesson 2000
The wine
This wine, from the exceptional terroir of Avize in the Côte des Blancs, has undergone an extended sur lattes ageing process (late disgorgement). A mature champagne, but with young bubbles; great balance between power and freshness. A marvel to be sampled as quickly as possible.
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.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 2 bottles
Level : 2 NormalObservations : 2 Slightly marked label, 2 Damaged capsuleOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 12 %
Region : Champagne
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Grand cru
Owner : Jacquesson
Vintage : 2000
Colour : sparkling white
Service temperature : 10°
Intensity : low dosage
Leading aroma : citrus
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine
Disgorgement year : 2016