Jacquesson was the champagne of choice of Napoleon Bonaparte. My favorite, cuvée No. 729, is composed of 34% chardonnay, 34% pinot noir and 32% pinot meunier. Its bubbles are strong and crisp and explode in the mouth like fireworks; its notes of pear, citrus and black pepper are beautiful. It is refined and sophisticated but by no means detached from its earthly provenance. A great character to accompany food or to be sipped on alone, I give it many thumbs up and hope you will consider the small house of the Chiquet brothers in the future. What some have said:"This House is superbly demonstrating its commitment to producing full, concentrated Champagnes, exemplified by the impeccably long Brut Perfection and a magnificent, unctuous 1988. All the other cuvées are similarly remarkable."
- Bettane & Desseauve, Le Classement des Vins
"Jacquesson was always good, but is now exemplary, with amazing attention to detail in the vineyard finding its way through into stunning cuvées."
- Serena Sutcliffe MW, Decanter
