TOP CHAMPAGNE Jean Josselin Cuvée Des Jean NV★★★★★ - 5 $45

HOW WONDERFUL to see an independent-grower maison de champagne take the top spot for 2020. It’s a true reflection of the diversity that exists in Champagne, a region that is so rich with heritage and history. None more so than the Josselin family who acquired their first vineyard in 1854 next to the village of Gyé sur Seine. Then, in 1957, Jean Josselin took a step into a great Champagne adventure when he created his own brand, Champagne Jean Josselin.

Cuvée Des Jean is named in tribute to that founder who took the brave leap to create a new legacy with Champagne Jean Josselin.

The Cuvée Des Jean is a blanc de noirs and as such is made of 100% pinot noir. Each release is blended from two or three harvests which allows consistency of house style, but also of quality. A wonderful example of finesse and effervescence. Yellow gold in the glass with a fine persistent bead and precise green-apple and citrus aromas on the nose. The seductive palate is soft and elegant with stone fruit, vanilla and impressive long mineral juciness that provides an incredible mouthfeel and refreshing finish. Great value and guaranteed to impress. (J)