André Jacquart is a family-owned Champagne grower-producer (RM) located in the Côtes des Blancs. In 1958, after four generations of producing Champagne grapes for other producers, André began producing estate-bottled Champagne in the grand cru town of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Today, his grandchildren Marie and Benoit Doyard run the family business, which now is located in Vertus (a premier cru village).
The André Jacquart Brut Experience Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs is a wonderful expression of Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay. The production is 60% Vertus fruit (premier cru) vinified in stainless steel and 40% Le Mesnil-sur-Oger fruit (grand cru) vinified in old Burgudy oak casks. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and ages on the lees for 5 years prior to disgorgement. The dosage is 4 grams per liter, and the current release was disgorged in October 2013.
What I find is the most amazing thing about this wine is its nervy tension. This Champagne has all of the beautiful and delicate aromas of a Blanc de Blancs but also has a wonderful mouthfeel. Aromas of green pear and green apple, lemon curd, toasted bread, white flowers and stony minerality predominate on the nose. The palate contains these elements as well; however, there is a richness to the body and a texture which really makes the wine shine. For anyone interested in enjoying a Champagne that can work as an aperitif or be paired with food (think shellfish, Dover Sole, white meats) this André Jacquart Brut Experience is worth a try.
The André Jacquart Brut Experience Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs is a wonderful expression of Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay. The production is 60% Vertus fruit (premier cru) vinified in stainless steel and 40% Le Mesnil-sur-Oger fruit (grand cru) vinified in old Burgudy oak casks. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and ages on the lees for 5 years prior to disgorgement. The dosage is 4 grams per liter, and the current release was disgorged in October 2013.
What I find is the most amazing thing about this wine is its nervy tension. This Champagne has all of the beautiful and delicate aromas of a Blanc de Blancs but also has a wonderful mouthfeel. Aromas of green pear and green apple, lemon curd, toasted bread, white flowers and stony minerality predominate on the nose. The palate contains these elements as well; however, there is a richness to the body and a texture which really makes the wine shine. For anyone interested in enjoying a Champagne that can work as an aperitif or be paired with food (think shellfish, Dover Sole, white meats) this André Jacquart Brut Experience is worth a try.