Jacques Lassaigne is a 4.7 hectare family vineyard located in Montgueux. The vineyards boast prime southeastern exposure & consist primarily of Chardonnay vines (94%) & the rest is made up of Pinot Noir (6%). The Montgueux vineyard sites were originally held for the Montrachet of Champagne & are located near the gates of Troyes—the former capital of Champagne. The terroir in Montgueux is nearly identical to the growing sites found further north in le Mesnil, as they share the same limestone vain —this is exceptional terroir for making great champagne. The non-vintage Blanc de Blanc is a blend of nine different vineyard sites & two successive vintages. Emmanuel Lassaigne, Jacques’ son who now runs the vineyard, crafts a number of prestigious bottlings, please ask for more info about them & our DI pricing.
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Certification: Organic.
Vignes de Montgueux Brut Blanc de Blancs: (non-vintage) — Back to the top
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Age of Vines: 35 Years
Yields: 60 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Guyot
Soil: Heavy clay.
Varietals: Chardonnay.
The grapes are harvested by hand—from 9 different sites—at their maximum ripeness before being destemmed & gently pressed. The fruit undergoes complete malolactic fermentation & no sulfites are added to the blend. The wine is aged in new & old barrels for 12 to 24 months & held in bottle for 1 to 5 years until it is disgorged, corked & released.
Tasting Note: Pale straw in the glass with lovely mineral, dried fruit & citrus zest aromatics that reflect the purest expression of the Montgueux terroir. The palate is vibrantly alive with crisp citrus & melon flavors that are backed by deft acidity & dazzling minerality. The finish resonates with succulent citrus notes.
Pairing: A wonderful match to oysters, seafood and shellfish. And of course, by itself.
Sparkling Rosé de Montgueux: (non-vintage) — Back to the top
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Age of Vines: 35 Years
Yields: 60 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Guyot
Soil: Heavy clay.
Varietals: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir.
Vinification Method: The grapes are harvested by hand at their maximum ripeness before being destemmed & gently pressed. The fruit undergoes complete malolactic fermentation & no sulfites are added to the blend. The wine is aged in new & old barrels for 12 to 24 months & held in bottle for 1 to 5 years until it is disgorged, corked & released. Low dosage (5gm/liter).
Tasting Note: The rosé is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from eastern exposed slopes. Vivacity and fresnhness from the mineral Chardonnay in harmony with the strawberry, peach and raspberry complexities of the Pinot Noir. Smoke and spice, and his signature fine bubbles make this an elegant rosé.
Sparkling Le Coté: (non-vintage) — Back to the top
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Age of Vines: 40 + Years
Yields: 60 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Guyot
Soil: Heavy clay.
Varietals: Chardonnay.
Vinification Method: The grapes are harvested by hand—from 9 different sites—at their maximum ripeness before being destemmed & gently pressed. The fruit undergoes complete malolactic fermentation & no sulfites are added to the blend. The wine is aged in new & old barrels for 12 to 24 months & held in bottle for 1 to 5 years until it is disgorged, corked & released. Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs.
Tasting Note: This cuvée comes from a single vineyard called “Le Cotet”. Here, the 40 + year-old vines are deeply-rooted in the chalky hillside, at the furthest eastern part of the Montgueux vineyards. A mineral wine, very fresh, that exhibits lemony notes on the finish.
Pairing: A wonderful match to oysters, seafood and shellfish.
La Colline Inspiré (non-vintage) — Back to the top
Age of Vines: 40 + Years
Yields: 60 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Guyot
Soil: Heavy clay.
Varietals: Chardonnay.
