2012 Gilbert Jacquesson Vintage Brut Champagne
$34.99
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The great 2012 vintage only yielded one press load of this sensational Champagne- 4000 bottles! This old vine, pure Meunier Champagne comes from two massal selected plots in Troissy. One was planted in 1969, the other in 1970. The wine has exquisite balance, with not only the spicy, pear fruit of the meunier variety, but also warm bread aromas and flavors from long ageing, and very nice focus and acidity. This Champagne is drier than most Meunier at less than 7g/l dosage. This rarity is a knock out from one of our smallest grower producers.
Staff Reviews
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Will Blakely
Will Blakely
Underneath a bemusing nose lies a true gem from Champagne's miracle vintage. Despite low dosage, this 100% Pinot Meunier shows tremendous fruit atop light toast with a touch of salinity. Quince and kumquat play beautifully with roasted nuts in a delicate, luxurious texture. Whether accompanying cheese or a night with friends (or both), this splendid wine is a must-try. Snag one (or several) before they're gone.
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Scott Beckerley
Scott Beckerley
I just tasted this today at our staff tasting and it was completely unexpected. Not that we were tasting it but, that it did not taste at all like Pinot Meunier! The nose is creamy with pear fruit, white flowers and candied almonds. On the palate, at firs,t I thought of it as being "light" but, it fleshed out mid-palate, so it is really more medium bodied. Long, long finish with very solid minerality. We have had other Meunier-centric wineries produce lower dosage versions of this varietal but, the Gilbert is definitely the most affordable. The other wineries were also more traditional in their approach and this house is not. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Notes
This wonderful vintage Champagne is composed exclusively from old vine selection massal Pinot Meunier. The two plots it comes from are Les Chaillots, planted in 1970, and Les Jenne Craux, planted in in 1969. The dosage is kept low, at six grams per liter, and it has both power and also refreshment.
Details
| Type | Sparkling Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 12.5% |
| SKU | 1358571 |