Avize Champ Caïn 2014 Champagne Jacquesson

JACQUESSON - CHAMP CAIN

わずか1.3ha、シャン・カンだけの緊張感。

優れた年にのみ仕込まれる、ジャクソンの単一畑ブラン・ド・ブランです。アヴィズ村の南向き斜面下部、わずか1.3haの区画シャン・カンで、1962年植樹のシャルドネがチョーク質の礫を含む土壌に根を張ります。ドライな洋梨やカモミール、ドライフラワー、軽やかなヘーゼルナッツの香りに、レモンカードやブリオッシュを思わせるクリーミーな風味が続きます。ノン・ドサージュが澄んだ輪郭を際立たせる一杯。オマール海老のグリルや熟成コンテと。

Item code

C14SP1821

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

Sparkling

Region

Champagne

Appellation

AOP Champagne

Vintage

2014

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol

11.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

8–10°C

Recommended glass

Champagne tulip glass (a flute also works)

Tasting note

An extremely refined Champagne, polished by long lees aging. Aromas of dry pear, chamomile, dried flowers, and light hazelnut emerge, and with time, the mineral and austere character typical of Avize reveals itself. It has a creamy flavor reminiscent of lemon curd and brioche, with an added depth that is almost cheese-like, and delicate bubbles. On the palate, light fruitiness supported by lively acidity and the tension of citrus are pleasant, leading to a fresh, mineral-driven finish. This non-dosé wine highlights a clear outline and focused tension, resulting in a remarkably concentrated and precise bottle.

Food pairing

Grilled Norwegian lobster Roasted sea bass Alpine cheeses such as aged Comté

Winemaking & technical data

Growing Information・Single vineyard "Champ Cain", south-facing slope of Avize Grand Cru (1.30ha)・12,000 Chardonnay vines planted in 1962, Chablis pruning style・Soil is calcareous with clay, sand, and silt, mixed with Campanian chalky gravel・Traditional cultivation without herbicides, vineyard management focused on low yields・Harvested on September 22, 2014

Winemaking Information・Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut (dosage 0g/L)・Long-term aging on lees gives rich texture and complexity・Alcohol 11%, Acidity 6.9g/L・Disgorgement in January 2024・Production volume: 11,328 bottles, 406 magnums

Scores & awards

Vinous 95 pts　/　James Suckling 93 pts