André Jacquart, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs “Brut Experience” NV

($55, Esprit du Vin): It’s unusual to find a non-vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne.  This one is stunning and not to be missed.  The creamy elegance and precision for which Chardonnay-based Champagne is renown is immediately apparent.  Of course is doesn’t hurt that all the grapes come from their vineyards located in either Premier or Grand Cru villages on the Côte des Blancs, the best area in Champagne for Chardonnay.  The seemingly endless finish reinforces this wine’s appeal.  It dazzles you with its subtlety and finesse, rather than brute force. This wine is a bargain for what it delivers.
95 Michael Apstein Oct 27, 2015