{"product_id":"champagne-jacquart-cuvee-alpha-brut-millesime-2010-750ml","title":"Champagne Jacquart Cuvée Alpha Brut Millésime 2010 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChampagne Jacquart, a Reims house founded in 1964, makes its Cuvée Alpha only in the best vintages, and always in a Chardonnay-led, long-aged style. The 2010 was a difficult year in Champagne, a vintage with a wet August that was saved by dry conditions in September, so fine wines from it are rare, and this one is an exception. As Roger Voss wrote in Wine Enthusiast: “Vintages from the difficult 2010 harvest are rare, so this wine with its soft texture and smooth fruit is an exception.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a blend of 60% Chardonnay from Avize and Vertus in the Côte des Blancs and 40% Pinot Noir from Aÿ, Mailly, and Chigny in the Montagne de Reims, all from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. It spent at least seven years on the lees, was dosed at 5 g\/L, and rested at least six more months in the cellar before release. The ABV is 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe house’s tasting notes describe “toast and roasted coffee notes followed by dried fruit aromas,” displaying “the elegance of a perfectly mature Champagne,” a palate that is “fresh with a sensation of candied citrus fruits,” with “notes of roasted coffee,” and a “long finish with aromas of honey and candied fruits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames Suckling scored it 93 points: “The top of the tree at Jacquart and a Champagne that delivers jasmine-like florals with punchy concentrated grapefruit and lemon aromas, and a gentle pastry-like edge. The palate is more focused around the berry and pastry spectrum. An extremely fresh and gently biscuity finish.” Huon Hooke of The Real Review scored it 95, Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 94, and Gault\u0026amp;Millau 93: “Open, simple and well-built around harmony and finesse, this cuvée features a prominent Chardonnay. The fresh, pastry-like nose reveals orchard fruits, honeysuckle and hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is characterized by assertive bubbles, an assertive dosage, and an ample, somewhat mineral, chewy finish.” Wine Enthusiast’s Voss found it “already mature, it offers hints of almonds as well as ripe fruits. Ready to drink, it’s rich in the middle and crisp at the end.” Dawn Davies MW of The Whisky Exchange described “ripe orchard fruits and hints of honeysuckle on the nose,” with “notes of shortbread and lemon posset” on the palate. Wine-Searcher’s critic average is 90 across eight reviews. A CellarTracker taster, scoring it 92, advised opening it “30-45 minutes before drinking as it gains over time.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a mature, fresh, toasty Champagne with the structure of a prestige cuvée and the generosity of a vintage that’s already in its prime. It pairs well with scallops, shellfish, monkfish, roast poultry, and aged Parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChampagne Jacquart Cuvée Alpha Millésime 2010 is produced by Champagne Jacquart in Reims, Champagne, France, a blend of 60% Chardonnay (Avize, Vertus) and 40% Pinot Noir (Aÿ, Mailly, Chigny) from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. At least seven years on the lees, with at least six months of cellar rest after disgorgement. Brut, dosage 5 g\/L, 12.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard — 94 Points (June 2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The top of the tree at Jacquart and a Champagne that delivers jasmine-like florals with punchy concentrated grapefruit and lemon aromas, and a gentle pastry-like edge. The palate is more focused around the berry and pastry spectrum. An extremely fresh and gently biscuity finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGault\u0026amp;Millau — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Open, simple and well-built around harmony and finesse, this cuvée features a prominent Chardonnay. The fresh, pastry-like nose reveals orchard fruits, honeysuckle and hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is characterized by assertive bubbles, an assertive dosage, and an ample, somewhat mineral, chewy finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacquart (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Toast and roasted coffee notes followed by dried fruit aromas. Displays the elegance of a perfectly mature Champagne. Palate: Fresh with a sensation of candied citrus fruits. Reveals notes of roasted coffee. Long finish with aromas of honey and candied fruits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJasmine and honeysuckle, with orchard fruit, vanilla, toast, roasted coffee, brioche, and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and complex, with candied citrus, grapefruit, shortbread, lemon posset, almond, and roasted coffee, with fine bubbles and a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, with honey, candied fruit, and a chewy, mineral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Brut Champagne — Prestige Cuvée\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Chardonnay (Avize, Vertus) · 40% Pinot Noir (Aÿ, Mailly, Chigny)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 7 years on the lees; at least 6 months in cellar after disgorgement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Jacquart — Reims (founded 1964)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuon Hooke 95 · Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard 94 · James Suckling 93 · Gault\u0026amp;Millau 93 · Wine-Searcher avg 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA mature, fresh, toasty, Chardonnay-led vintage Champagne from a rare, difficult vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJasmine, grapefruit, candied citrus, brioche, roasted coffee, almond, honey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScallops, shellfish, and monkfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Parmesan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoie gras and light pâtés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at about 8-10°C in a white wine glass; open 30 to 45 minutes before drinking if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45889855750210,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Champagne_Jacquart_Cuv_e_Alpha_Brut_Mill_sime_2010_750ml.jpg?v=1793923362","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/champagne-jacquart-cuvee-alpha-brut-millesime-2010-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}