Champagne Jacquesson - Cuvée 742 Dégorgement Tardif
97/100
James Suckling
94/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Vinous
"An absolute must for this superbly deep vintage"
"A superb definition combining the beautiful maturity of the grapes and the freshness of the 2013 vintage, the nose is deep, precise, and unadorned. The mineral identity of the vintage is heightened by its chalky character. The palate is based on a long and delicate structure, with graceful bubbles." (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Beautiful golden color
Nose
Aromas of white and yellow fruits, brioche and pastry notes
Mouth
Powerful, complex, mineral, fresh, with citrus notes ending on mineral hints.
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish and crustaceans, lobster, truffles, foie gras, Mimolette cheese, galette des rois, red fruit desserts, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Brought to the top by the Chiquet brothers, Laurent and Jean-Hervé, the house is the standard-bearer for champagne for discerning wine lovers. François Pinault recently acquired a stake in the house. We recommend these great, deep, and distinguished champagnes. Each new cuvée 700 (now 743) is a major creation and receives the utmost attention. It is then left to age under cork before reappearing in a DT (late disgorgement) version. The ultimate reverberation parcels come from Dizy (Corne-Bautray, Chardonnay), Aÿ (Vauzelle-Terme, Pinot Noir) and Avize (Champ-Caïn, Chardonnay), and are only produced when the conditions are optimal. The 2009 vintage has an exemplary lively warmth and endless depth. Magnificent.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
In this regard, the late disgorgement No. 742 has a delicately buttery aroma with hints of hazelnut and dried fruit. The palate reveals a slender structure without excessive power; a fine, well-rounded wine that is ready to drink today.
About the estate:
A new chapter in history is beginning with the departure of brothers Laurent and Jean-Hervé Chiquet, who elevated this fine house to the upper echelons of Champagne. The Artémis group has now taken over the reins under the leadership of Jean Garandeau, but the teams remain unchanged: Yann Le Gall, cellar master, and Mathilde Perrier, vineyard manager, are still there to perpetuate the spirit of the house. The 700 cuvées represent the majority of production. What a long way we have come since the release of 728, from the 2000 vintage! The estate releases a late disgorgement every year, the first of which was 733, based on the 2005 vintage. Only a few small batches are produced, depending on the quality of the vintage.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
The NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 742 Dégorgement Tardif (base 2014) is another wonderful wine from Jacquesson. Now reaching its first peak of maturity, this wine is exotically beautiful. Kirsch, ginger, spices, menthol, licorice, and dried herbs develop pleasantly. There is magnificent depth and resonance here. Despite this, I feel that the 742 is a wine to drink rather than cellar, and a good choice for readers who appreciate mature champagnes. The dosage is 0.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2023.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100
About wine:
This wine is truly fantastic, and the extra time spent in the bottle gives it wonderful richness and layers on the palate. It is full and creamy, with both sweetness and tension. The pie crust and hints of yeast autolysis give it intensity and liveliness. Eight years in the bottle on lees instead of three years. 1.5 g/l. Drink now or keep.
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