Cuvée 745

The Cuvée 745 from Jacquesson is built on the 2017 harvest, a small year in terms of volume, with dense, rich wines. Chardonnay (43%), Meunier (30%) and Pinot Noir (27%) come 66% from Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers and 34% from Avize and Oiry. With a dosage of just 0.75 g/l it is an extra brut. There are 8,082 magnums. It belongs to the house's numbered 700 series of cuvées, prized for their purity and ageing potential.

On the nose there is citrus and brioche. The mousse is fine and airy. On the palate the champagne is taut and elegant, with white fruit and a slightly woody, mineral note. It suits the aperitif, shellfish, poultry or a robust sheep's cheese such as Tomme de brebis. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a wide white wine glass. The magnum comes in a gift box. Part of the cuvée ages for longer and is released five years later as Cuvée 700 Dégorgement Tardif.