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Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Selection" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-09-2026
This wine is the newest in Gilbert-Jacquesson’s stable, created as a nod to many Champagne producers’ “house style.” It’s 40% base vintage 2020, with the remaining 60% reserve wines going back as far as 10 years, so the edges of the vintage are smoothed in favor of a consistent, ultra-pleasurable drinking experience. The blend is 40% Pinot Meunier and 30% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, giving the Cuvee a fine, light bead backed by full-bodied, savory fruit notes. The long, lip-smacking finish leaves your taste buds begging for more.
Price:
$39.99
Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Prestige" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-09-2026
The Prestige has earned its place as Jean-Baptiste’s top cuvee; using reserves of a very special Pinot Meunier aged in a solera started in the 2000’s and spending years on the lees gives this wine a unique expressiveness and that indescribable “iron fist in a velvet glove” quality I can never resist. The current cuvee is built on the 2019 vintage and is a 40/30/30 blend of Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. It has all the beautiful, toasted hazelnut and honey notes that make it oh-so-irresistible now, but with the structure and acidity to reward cellaring. This is a “wow” champagne!
Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Eugénie" Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 10-09-2026
This lively rose is the perfect bottle to bring some extra sparkle to a gathering! The clear glass bottle ensures the vibrant color is eye-catching from across the room and the crisp finish keeps you coming back for more. The lovely pale pink color comes from a small percentage of still red wine made from old-vine Pinot Meunier and blended into the cuvee. Like all of Gilbert-Jacquesson wines, this 100% Meunier has vivid, spicy aromatics, and crisp fruit. A perfect pairing for a warm evening or Thanksgiving dinner!
Price:
$34.99
Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Tradition" Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-09-2026
Every part of this champagne has been crafted to showcase Jean-Baptiste’s mastery of the Meunier grape. From the moment you first smell the exuberance of the baking spice-and-fruit driven nose, you know you’ve found a winner. The rich, toasty mid-palate reveals hints of warm caramel that can only be found in high-quality champagnes made from 100% Pinot Meunier grapes. With an astounding 50% of the blend coming from reserve wines and aged 3 years on the lees, no other champagne on the market offers this much quality for the price. Don’t let the price-tag fool you, though: this is an extremely delicious bottle of bubbly masquerading as weeknight dinner companion.
Price:
$29.99