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Jacquesson Champagne Cuvee No. 736 NV 1.5Ltr

size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Champagne
WE
93
BH
93
WA
92
VM
92
WS
91
WE
93
Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast
With just the right amount of bottle aging, this almost bone-dry Champagne is tight, steely while also hinting at the beginnings of toastiness. It is also full of crisp apple, lemon and pink grapefruit fruitiness, well integrated into the taut texture. Drink now for freshness, age for even more toastiness. ... More details
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Jacquesson Champagne Cuvee No. 736 NV 1.5Ltr

SKU 958331
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Professional Ratings
WE
93
BH
93
WA
92
VM
92
WS
91
WE
93
Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast
With just the right amount of bottle aging, this almost bone-dry Champagne is tight, steely while also hinting at the beginnings of toastiness. It is also full of crisp apple, lemon and pink grapefruit fruitiness, well integrated into the taut texture. Drink now for freshness, age for even more toastiness.
BH
93
Rated 93 by Burghound
Note that this is a re-review as the sample bottle reviewed in Issue 53 proved problematic. A cool, pure and restrained nose of citrus, green apple and soft yeast nuances serves as an elegant introduction to the equally refined flavors that possess a wonderfully fine mouth feel as the supporting mousse is perfectly integrated. As the Extra Brut designation would suggest this is quite dry but in contrast to many examples of the genre the Cuvée 736 is not especially austere. Moreover, relatively few zero dosage examples are as refined as this one and this could accurately, and aptly, be described as a Champagne of finesse. Note that while it could easily be enjoyed now, Jacquesson fans know that the wines age beautifully.
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
90-92 I also tasted the NV Brut Cuvee No. 736, which Jean-Herve Chiquet disgorged ‘a la volee,’ which means the wine is not technically finished, hence the score in parentheses. The 736 is based on the 2008 vintage, a year that yielded pure, racy Champagnes built on energy and tension, a style I personally like quite a bit. The 736 presents incredible aromatic nuance and layers of finely sculpted, chiseled fruit. An intense, saline and citrus-laced finish rounds things out in style. This is shaping up to be a great 700-series Champagne from Jacquesson, perhaps the best yet. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
Bright straw-yellow. Intense aromas of nectarine, pear skin, chamomile and toasty lees are enlivened by bitter citrus zest and mineral elements. Dense, seamless and powerful, with fresh pit fruit and candied orange flavors complicated by notes of anise and buttered toast. The mineral nuance comes back strong on the finish, which features a suave, expansive floral quality. This wine got a very low dosage of 1.5 grams per liter.
WS
91
Rated 91 by Wine Spectator
Fresh and slightly austere in style, yet gains flesh from hints of biscuit and almond paste, complemented by persimmon, candied lemon zest and currant notes. Offers a juicy finish, with a hint of smoke. Disgorged October 2012. Drink now through 2018. 650 cases imported.
Product Details
size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Champagne
Overview
Note that this is a re-review as the sample bottle reviewed in Issue 53 proved problematic. A cool, pure and restrained nose of citrus, green apple and soft yeast nuances serves as an elegant introduction to the equally refined flavors that possess a wonderfully fine mouth feel as the supporting mousse is perfectly integrated. As the Extra Brut designation would suggest this is quite dry but in contrast to many examples of the genre the Cuvée 736 is not especially austere. Moreover, relatively few zero dosage examples are as refined as this one and this could accurately, and aptly, be described as a Champagne of finesse. Note that while it could easily be enjoyed now, Jacquesson fans know that the wines age beautifully.
green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
barrel

Region: Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.
fields

Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.
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The NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 742 (2014 base) has really opened up since I last tasted it about a year ago. The Pinot...
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green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
barrel

Region: Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.
fields

Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.