Description / Reviews
// ~60% Chardonnay, ~25% Pinot Noir and ~15% Pinot Meunier
2020 base vintage (with 24% reserve wines drawn from cuvées 747, 743 and 741)
Aged 42-48 months on lees before disgorged in October 2024
2g/L dosage
"55% of the harvest came from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers and Champillon and 45% from Avize and Oiry. Winter was mild and very wet whereas spring was particularly sunny and dry. After the stormy June weather, drought set in and these conditions prevailed until the end of September. Beautifully balanced and ripe grapes were harvested early from 26th August until 10th September. Respectful soil management and plant cultivation methods with the aim of expressing plot diversity. Vinification and aging in large wooden vats on the lees without either filtration or fining." - Winemaker Notes
"Jacquesson's NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 748, the 20th anniversary of this bottling, is gorgeous. Dried pear, crushed flowers, mint, chamomile and spice all grace the palate. The No. 748 is not quite as austere as some recent releases in this series, which means it will drink quite well right out of the gate. Floral notes lift the finish, adding precision and energy. The No. 748 is one of the most elegant and refined editions of this wine I can remember tasting." - 93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Aromas of wild berries, brioche, grapefruit, salted nuts and hints of ginger from this delightfully complex Champagne. It’s dry and well structured on the palate, with bright acidity and tight bubbles. Spicy at the end." - 94 Points, Claire Nesbitt, JamesSuckling.com
