Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée 747 2019 Base MV chateau-lafte-rothschild with refined tannins and a

with refined tannins and a long balsamic finish

but Downer chose a mix of the original 1989 I10v1 vines (own-rooted and low-yielding on a steep

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blood plum and biscotti—yet the impression is also stony and taut

and fine acid provides a tight structure

Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée 747 2019 Base MV chateau-lafte-rothschild with refined tannins and aChampagne Jacquessons 2019 Cuve is Pinot dominant, as their Chardonnay vines were devastated by frost. Modest yields meant exceptional quality. Layers of hay and floral complexity hide amongst green fruit, yellow stonefruit, quince, brioche and toast. Soft, gentle mousse, rich layers of autolysis and a nutty oxidative element. Punchy freshness. Fantastique!