91pts James Suckling
Very fresh nose and front palate with plenty of crisp apple and pear fruit, this has a very satisfying balance of lively mousse and acidity with a toasty character, then a long finish with a striking salted caramel note.
90pts Decanter
This is a very successful classic blend. A concatenation of chocolate, liquorice and yellow plum with good biscuit buttressing from reserves. Blend : 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier
Winemaker Notes
Pale yellow with tints of white gold and a stream of fine bubbles. Aromas of fresh pear, fig and almond, with hints of orange blossom. A light swirl of the glass brings out richer notes of honey and freshly baked bread. Fresh and supple. Full, with a long fruity finish.
Serve as an aperitif or with fish or cheese.
History
30 small families, mainly from the Cote des Blancs where Chardonnay dominates, founded Jacquart, the original "grower champagne", in 1962. The early days were difficult but the small co-op had a big leader and before long growth and expansion took place.
Jacquart's ascendancy is a major success story in the history of modern Champagne. By the year 2000 the 30 small grower's had swelled to a hearty 700 and the company joined the powerful Alliance Group making Jacquart part of the largest land owning grower's co-op in the region, controlling 7% of the appellation's total.
Jacquart’s 350 hectare portion of that encompasses sixty separate crus, all rated above 90 (the average is 96). The house style leans toward Chardonnay and emphasizes an intentional low dosage. This results in friendly wines that are fresh and balanced with firm structures and fine flavors.
Champagne Jacquart has built its reputation on delivering value. This model has driven rapid international expansion making Jacquart one of the most visible contemporary Champagne brands.
