2009 Champagne Jacquesson Brut Avize Champ Caïn

Situated at the bottom of the slope facing due south; calcareous soil of clayey, sandy, silty structure over blocks of Campagnian chalk. Planted to Chardonnay with 12,000 vines over 1.3 hectares in 1962.Chablis pruning.

2009 Vintage - Winter was cold and dry, while the spring was mild but very rainy, creating the perfect environment for mildew. Fortunately, the summer was hot and dry and the weather at the end of the growing season was magnifi cent.The grapes were in superb condition with levels of maturity and ripeness that were comparable to 2002.The dreams of a great vintage were fully realised.