First foray with this producer, and I like what they are doing.
Jean-Hervé and Laurent Chiquet have implemented an intriguing strategic shift to more of a vintage specific reflection of terroir, rather than a focus on consistency of "house" style.
Cuvee No. 740 is comprised of 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir from the excellent 2012 base vintage (blended with 20% reserve wine from previous vintages). Vineyard sources are a combination of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers, Avize and Oiry.
Malolactic fermentation, with aging for 12 months in neutral oak vats (with some bâtonnage).
Definitely approachable now, with an incredibly delicious nose of flowers and yeasty bread. Wow!!
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Elegantly balanced palate of lemon follwed by green apple with mellow salinity. Finish is not terribly complex (may improve with further cellaring?). The last glass reminded me of a very nice Chablis.
John Gilman published an excellent, extensive treatise on Jacquesson...
Paired with sauteed crab cakes with remoulade, followed by marinated scallops and shrimp cooked over wood-fired grill.
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