Jacquart, Cuvee Alpha Reims, France, 2012 Champagne napa

Jacquart, Cuvee Alpha Reims, France, 2012 Champagne napaThis is the top Champagne from this cooperative based in Reims. It is a blend of Grand Cru fruit that was aged for seven years on the lees before disgorgement. That has given the wine depth and fine concentration as well as the maturity that comes with aging. Drink the wine now. Roger Voss 93 Pts

dark chocolate and tobacco are wrapped in velvety

Luminous golden colour

When the wine is maturing

has not an ounce of body fat

The body is firm without being rough

Deep ruby red colored wine

affordable Chardonnay from Burgundy

while others prefer a drier profile

fine accessible tannins

to enjoy with great pleasure sooner rather than later

Powerful nose with notes of black cherry and spice

though it also has good aging potential