Jacques Rousseaux
Champagne Noir de Vigne-Identitaire Extra-Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noir Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 30 months |
- Grand Cru from Verzenay: Champagne designation, an authentic representation of the Champagne region
- 100% Pinot Noir: Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, dry taste with remarkable precision
- Traditional method: matured on the lees for 30 months, offering greater structure and complexity
- Elegant aromas: hints of vegetation, humus, vanilla and distinct iodised nuances
- Silky palate: saline and iodised notes, dried and candied fruit; ideal with shellfish
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Grand Cru Noir de Vigne Extra Brut by Jacques Rousseaux originates in Verzenay, a highly prestigious French terroir. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes using the Traditional Method, this wine displays a clear and extremely precise profile. In the glass, it shows a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by elegant golden highlights. On the palate, it reveals the authentic character of a Blanc de Noirs, with a silky mousse that gently envelops. The Extra Brut dosage offers a pleasantly dry sip, enhancing the grape variety cultivated according to strict organic and sustainable principles.
Where it comes from
This cuvée is a true expression of the Verzenay area, where the vineyards boast the historic Grand Cru classification. The Champagne reveals the identity of the soil through a complex and well-defined bouquet. On the nose, there are clear herbaceous notes, combined with deep hints of humus and subtle touches of vanilla. The connection with the marine environment emerges in distinct iodised sensations, which bring freshness and verticality to the taste. In this region, Pinot Noir develops a distinctive savoury component, capable of harmonising the saline hints with the primary fruit characteristics.
How it is produced
The production process involves thirty months of ageing on the lees, essential for imparting structure and complexity. On tasting, the soft texture introduces notes of candied and dried fruit, supported by a vibrant and continuous saline tension. At the table, it finds an ideal balance with seafood, shellfish and dishes based on white fish, also elegantly accompanying delicate starters. An excellent pairing is with cheese, particularly extra-aged mimolette, which enhances its clean and highly refined finish.
History and Curiosities
This fascinating Grand Cru Champagne originates in Verzenay, where the Jacques Rousseaux estate cultivates its own vineyards following a strict organic and sustainable approach. A true expression of the region's identity, this exceptional pure Pinot Noir is enhanced by the traditional method and enriched by thirty months of ageing on the lees. The result is an Extra Brut with an unmistakable silky mousse, offering lively saline and iodine notes that harmoniously intertwine with delicate hints of candied fruit and dried fruit.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
In Champagne the numerous vine growers cultivated their vines throughout the year and sold their harvest to the trade houses. Paul Rousseaux, born in 1884, followed a project shared with numerous other vine growers: produce his own champagne and market it himself (in 1999 we tasted the contents of one of these bottles, the wine was still fresh, with the color of old gold).
Paul had two children, Pierre and Michel. Pierre married Charlotte Degouy and they continued to cultivate the vineyards and to make their champagne, despite the conflicts that devastated Europe and our region during this period. They had four children: Jacques, Anne-Marie, Luc and Dominique. And today... Jacques, the eldest son, continues to cultivate the vineyards of the family, who trust in him. With his wife, Bernadette, they have developed their market during 30 years. Since January 2001 Céline and Eric, two of their three children, welcome you at the house of Jacques Rousseaux at Verzenay. Read more
| Name | Jacques Rousseaux Champagne Grand Cru Noir de Vigne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Jacques Rousseaux |
| Story | History and Curiosities This fascinating Grand Cru Champagne originates in Verzenay, where the Jacques Rousseaux estate cultivates its own vineyards following a strict organic and sustainable approach. A true expression of the region's identity, this exceptional pure Pinot Noir is enhanced by the traditional method and enriched by thirty months of ageing on the lees. The result is an Extra Brut with an unmistakable silky mousse, offering lively saline and iodine notes that harmoniously intertwine with delicate hints of candied fruit and dried fruit. |
| Origin | Verzenay, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method); ageing on the lees for 30 months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 30 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |