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Champagne Jeeper Grand Rosé NV

$135.00

An excellent rosé Champagne of distinction – with a unique bottle and a distinct taste.

92 points James Suckling.

Exclusively listed in British Airways First Class lounges.

4 Stars & equal top in category Winestate Magazine 2019

Description

60 years ago the owner of Jeeper Champagne, Arnoud Goutorbe, a resistance fighter, lost a leg helping to liberate France. American GIs gave him a Jeep to enable him to tend his Champagne vineyards. The neighbours dubbed it Champagne Jeeper.

Nowadays the house of Jeeper has gained an international reputation for producing fine Champagnes. With its stand-out bottle-shape (designed to reduce oxidation) and its distinct taste, it stands out from the field.

What is the “Jeeper Taste” ?  It is the production of finely balanced wines, dominated by Chardonnay, with great persistence and no harshness, bitterness or astringency.

Based near Reims, Jeeper have 35 hectares of their own vineyards.  10% of the vineyards are Premier cru and 10% Grand cru. Champagne Jeeper has just received the sustainable vine-growing and High Environmental Value (HEV) certificates.

Region/Terroir:  Champagne.  11 white crus and 1 red crus – mostly from Montagne de Reims, Côtes des Blancs and Vitryat.

Grapes:   88% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Noir.

Dosage: 6g/litre (Brut)

Alcohol:  12% alc/VOL

Winemaking techniques: Traditional Champagne methods. The bottle shape means less oxygenation and one third of usual sulphur can be used. Long resting on old oak ( 2 years) and long resting on lees (5 years).

Our tasting notes:  Sparkling pale rosé.  Fruity and floral on the nose.  Delicate and fruity, supple and fresh with hints of red fruit (black cherry).  A pleasure to drink with a subtle length and very elegant.

Single bottles, multiple bottles or complete boxes (6 bottles) may be ordered. 

Awards/Reviews:

92 Points Wine Spectator 2019

4 Stars & equal top in category Winestate Magazine 2019

Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2019

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