Available vintages
Description
Jacquesson , founded in 1798 , is one of the pioneering houses that contributed to Champagne's global reputation. As early as the 19th century, the house was praised by Napoleon I himself, who made it one of his favorite cuvées. Since 1974, Jacquesson has been run by the Chiquet brothers, Jean-Hervé and Laurent, who have spearheaded a qualitative revolution by refocusing all efforts on single-vineyard viticulture, reduced yields, and the purest expression of the terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and the Marne Valley . Today, the house is considered a model of precision, exacting standards, and uniqueness, producing rare Champagnes that are often sought after by connoisseurs worldwide.
Notes and pairings
Notes and pairings
Tasting notes
Champ Caïn reveals a chiseled nose of candied lemon, wet stone and white flowers, carried by a straight, vertical and saline palate, where the Chardonnay expresses a crystalline touch and a long, almost chalky finish.
Vauzelle Terme opens with notes of small red fruits, stone fruit, delicate spices, and light cocoa; the palate, fuller, develops a deep and structured texture typical of great Pinot Noirs from Aÿ, with a persistent and subtly smoky finish. Together, these two wines offer an impeccable expression of the terroir's identity and Jacquesson's mastery.
Producer
Producer
Aÿ Vauzelle Terme, for its part, is a small, historic Pinot Noir plot planted on warm clay soils mixed with chalk, producing structured, deep, and uniquely spicy wines. These two terroirs are among the most renowned in their respective villages.
The team's opinion
Two mythical terroirs magnified by Jacquesson, where the purity of Avize meets the depth of Aÿ in a blend of rare precision.
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Serving temperature 9-12°C
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Climax 2024 à 2035