Champagne Jacquesson Cuvee No. 730 NV

Made by Jacquesson in France (region: Champagne) .

A dry, sparkling, white wine with 12% alcohol tasted on 31st Dec 2007.

Grape: Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier

Quality: Outstanding

Value: Ouch!

Cost: Usually between $89.99 - $99.99.

Looks: Very pale and clear - light looking but with a very tight small bubble

Smells: Lean - almost grapefruity - with slight biscuit and mineral

Feels: Light - solid abrasive bubble that zings rather than foams in the mouth

Tastes: Phew, what a find! Very Krug-like in style - minerally, tight and lean, with grapefruit freshness and a real length to it. Style, class and masculine!

Possible retailers: Nick's Vintage Direct, Kemeny's, 1st Choice.