Jacquesson Cuvee No 739 NV, Champagne

“No Champagne house today is on a trajectory as steep as Jacquesson. While many houses are on the prowl for more fruit to increase production, Jacquesson is drastically slashing its yields and its contracts to radically improve quality in spite of lowering quantity. When others set out to make a consistent blend every year, Jacquesson throws uniformity to the wind to draw the best blend out of every vintage. Each time I look, this

little house in the village of Dizy appears more like a fanatical grower producer. Jacquesson has leapt from ranking among Champagne’s top 20 houses to a lofty position among its top 10.”

Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide, 2016-2017

Winter was freezing and wet, spring was very hot and dry although there were occasional frosts, a gloomy start to summer but the growing season fi nished with much bett er weather. Th e wines produced were fi ne, harmonious and balanced. Th e blend consists of 57% Chardonnay, 21% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Meunier, with reserve wines of 31%.