Champagne Jacquinot & Fils
2000 Champagne Symphonie Brut
A great example of Jacquinot’s long-lees aging, this vintage Brut Champagne was created from hand-harvested grapes, all local to the Jacquinot & Fils domaine, and aged on lees for over 10 years. It has a nuttier character than its cousin the Symphonie Rosé. Best with food.
This Champagne is nuts—or rather it’s nutty. The nose first suggests toasted almonds then green apples and vanilla. Delectable, toasty, nutty flavors on the palate with a dry, bready finish. Excellent value.
Food pairing: Pâté
The Creator of This Wine
Champagne Jacquinot & Fils
An exclusive boutique winery, Champagne Jacquinot & Fils uses grapes from its own domaine and a vinification method honed over several generations of winemaking. The family style includes longer-than-average maturation on lees, which adds the luscious flavors of decomposing yeast to the distinct character of the domaine’s terroirs. The domaine is run by oenologist Jean-Manuel Jacquinot and his nephew, François Nicolet.
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| Producer: | Champagne Jacquinot & Fils |
| Region: | Champagne |
| Year: | 2000 |
| Maturity: | 2013-2017 |
| Alcohol: | 12% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | White |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Flavors: | Apple, Toast, Yeast |
| Body: | Light |
| Soul: | Toasty |
