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In 1974, Jean Chiquet took over the House Jacquesson, founded in 1798, and his two sons Laurent and Jean-Hervé now run this House with its prestigious past.
Indeed, Jacquesson was Napoleon I's favorite Champagne. What's more, it was Adolphe Jacquesson who invented the wire muzzle and the little metal plate that goes on top to prevent the muzzle from sinking into the cork.
Laurent and Jean-Hervé Chiquet also manage their 28-hectare vineyard located in the classified Grand Cru villages of Aÿ, Oiry and Avize and the classified Premier Cru villages of Dizy and Hautvillers. Their vineyard supplies are also supplemented by purchases of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The Champagnes Jacquesson are therefore only Champagnes Premier and/or Grands Crus exclusively, a signature of this House's determination to maintain very high quality.
Today Champagne Jacquesson has become part of Artémis Domaines, the wine brands arm of the Artémis investment group founded by François Pinault (Château Latour, Domaine Eugénie, Clos de Tart, Château Grillet, ...). Commercial management of the brand returns to Jean GaranDeau (formerly of Krug), with Jean Hervé Chiquet retaining a seat on the board.
This is a masterful representation of the diversity and complexity that a Champagne can offer. From a 2014 that, despite its climatic challenges, ended with an ideal September, Cuvée N°742 Dégorgement Tardif from Jacquesson benefits from perfectly ripe grapes, sourced from the terroirs of Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers, Avize, and Oiry, with a notable predominance of chardonnay in the blend.
Prolonged ageing on lees for 96 months has enabled this cuvée to develop remarkable depth, complexity and texture. On tasting, the cuvée reveals a saline, airy character, carried by a salivating vinosity. Its low dosage (0.5 gr/l) allows the purity and authenticity of its terroir to shine through. On the palate, rich yet delicate, the perfect balance between alcohol and acidity results in an exceptionally drinkable Champagne.
