Andre Jacquart
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Mesnil Experience Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 5 years on the lees |
- Grand Cru Origin: 100% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the Côte des Blancs
- Oak Vinification: entirely barrel-fermented, with no malolactic fermentation
- Ageing on the lees: matured for 5 years to enhance complexity and finesse
- Extra Brut Taste: pronounced acidity, lively bubbles and a long, clean finish
- Pairings: notes of hawthorn and honeysuckle; ideal with seafood dishes, fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Andre Jacquart Champagne Mesnil Experience Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a refined French Traditional Method sparkling wine, a pure expression of Chardonnay grapes. It stands out for its pronounced freshness and defined structure, with a lively mousse and a persistent finish. The low dosage enhances the natural minerality of the terroir, offering the palate remarkable gustatory tension and a vibrant cleanliness, making it ideal for pairing with fish and shellfish dishes.
Where it comes from
This Grand Cru originates from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the renowned Côte des Blancs in France. The area is famous for its geological characteristics, which shape the Champagne produced here, endowing it with a distinctive identity and a profound mineral imprint. The Andre Jacquart winery cultivates its vineyards following a biological and sustainable approach, offering a clear and linear interpretation of the wine landscape, ideal for bringing out the best in Chardonnay.
How it is produced
The production of this Blanc de Blancs follows the Traditional Method, beginning with vinification carried out entirely in oak barrels. To preserve the vibrant acidity and aromatic precision, the winery chooses to proceed without malolactic fermentation. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a slow ageing on the lees for five years, enriching the bouquet with notes of white flowers, including hawthorn and honeysuckle, ensuring a rigorous and balanced style.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1958, the family-run house André Jacquart celebrates the terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with this elegant Grand Cru Champagne. Vinified in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, it matures for 5 years on the lees. This Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut offers a lively mousse and pronounced minerality. Awarded 93 points by Decanter, it reveals notes of hawthorn and a taut palate with a persistent finish.
Awards
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93/100
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92/100
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Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1958
| Name | Andre Jacquart Champagne Mesnil Experience Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Andre Jacquart |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1958, the family-run house André Jacquart celebrates the terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with this elegant Grand Cru Champagne. Vinified in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, it matures for 5 years on the lees. This Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut offers a lively mousse and pronounced minerality. Awarded 93 points by Decanter, it reveals notes of hawthorn and a taut palate with a persistent finish. |
| Origin | Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method); 100% vinification in oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation; 5 years ageing on the lees |
| Wine making | 100% vinification in oak barrels, without malolactic fermentation and with 5 years of ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 5 years on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |