Champagne Andre Jacquart Millésime Experience 1er Cru 2011
Since 2004, the family domain is run by Marie DOYARD, grand-daughter of André JACQUART and grand-grand-daughter of Maurice DOYARD. To support his daughter in her new challenge, Pascal DOYARD decided to take back his vines from his family Estate: Champagne DOYARD to bring them to Champagne André JACQUART. Marie took over the family Estate, she brought with her new ideas and decided to implemented 3 major changes ; Vinification in oak barrel to gain complexity, Long ageing period to bring higher gustative quality. Low dosage to keep wine’s singular.
A ‘millesime’ Champagne is produced from fruit from a single vintage, and only during years of high quality. 100% Chardonnay from the finest 50+ year old parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. 100% fermented in old Burgundy oak and aged on lees for a minimum of seven years prior to disgorging.
The secondary oak notes come through here on the nose with light oak spice complimenting the grilled nuts, toasted bread, chalk and mushroom complexity. The palate demonstrates a richer, softer structured style. Delicious ripe yellow fruits and creme patissiere flavours. Long fruit flavours here dominate the more reserved mineral notes.