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Champagne Jacquesson is a producer founded in 1798 and based in Dizy and Châlons-en-Champagne in the Champagne region of France. The house is known for replacing its traditional non-vintage brut with a series of numbered cuvées, beginning with Cuvée N°728, each representing a specific vintage and assemblage rather than a consistent house style. Jacquesson cultivates primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier across Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne and other areas. The house is associated with the grower and récoltant-manipulant movement emphasizing terroir expression.
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Where is the Champagne Jacquesson house located?
Champagne Jacquesson is based primarily in Dizy and Châlons-en-Champagne, located in the heart of the Champagne region of France. Founded in 1798, it is one of the older maisons in the region, with cellars famously built into the chalky hillsides.
What makes Jacquesson's non-vintage champagne unique?
Instead of producing a standard, identical non-vintage brut every year, Jacquesson chose to replace it with a series of numbered cuvées. Beginning with Cuvée N°728, each release represents a specific blend of the year's harvest, meaning the composition changes annually to highlight the vintage's character.
Who originally founded the Jacquesson champagne house?
The house was originally founded by Memmie Jacquesson in 1798. It quickly gained a prestigious reputation, even becoming a favored supplier for historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte during the 19th century.
What does the number on a bottle of Jacquesson champagne signify?
The numbers, such as Cuvée N°728, correspond to a sequence started by the Chiquet brothers, who currently run the estate, to represent their unique vision of the harvest. The number dictates the blend's dominant base year, meaning N°728 is primarily composed of grapes from the 2000 harvest, blended with reserve wines.
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