Jacquinot Private Cuvee Brut Magnum with Wooden Box (1500ml)
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Country/ Region:
Champagne, France

Background:
Pierre Jacquinot developed the family vineyard just after first world war, at the same time becoming a grape broker and Champagne wine merchant. In 1929 Pierre Jacquinot set up his own pressing centre and started to make wine. In 1947 with his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy he created the brand Champagne Jacquinot et Fils. The family business was set up in the Epernay cellar. Jacques Jacquinot looked after sales and Jean-Guy developed the vineyard which today covers 17 ha and makes wines of the highest quality. Jean-Manuel Jacquinot, Jean-Guy’s son, Oenologist in charge of production since 1998 is now running the Estate with the help of François Nicolet, Jacques’s son-in-law.

Winemaking:
Currently, the 2014 blend which was bottled in 2015 is available. 4 years of lees ageing. Dosage at 9.4 g/l for the BRUT. The malolactic fermentation is not done on this blend.

Grapes: A blend of 70 % Chardonnay and 30 % of Pinot Noir, containing 25 % of reserve wines to provide our own personal touch.

Tasting note:
It reveals the fresh, toasty characters of Chardonnay, which are followed by the fruitiness of the Pinot Noir. The tiny bubbles provide a delightful sensation. This Champagne is ideal for cocktails and as an accompaniment to appetizers. Served between 8 to 10 °C (46 to 50 °F).

Food Pairing:
It pairs beautifully with rich seafood, creamy soft cheeses, and roasted poultry, such as, crispy roast duck, chicken breast in a cream sauce, or honey-roasted pork.

Scores:
NA

Award: Gilbert et Gaillard 90/100 Gold medal -Singapore 2019 Silver medal

Previous Blends
87/100 Wine Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2017
18/20 and “Coup de Coeur” TERRE DE VINS 12/2016 SPECIAL BRUT NV
Recommendation in Guide Hachette 2016 for the 2011 base.
“Coup de Coeur” in Gault & Millau 2016, published for Christmas 2015 16/20.
Revue des vins de France December 2015 15/20
Revue des vins de France December 2015 15/20
Gold Medal Wine Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2015 to be published in June 2014 for the 2010 base
Gold Medal Wine Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2012 for the 2007 base-Gold Medal Wine Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2013 for the 2008 base