NV Champagne Jeeper "Grand Rosé" Brut, Champagne, France

NV Champagne Jeeper "Grand Rosé" Brut, Champagne, France

Fragrant notes of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and fresh red berries interwoven with delicate floral accents (peony, rose), apple fruit, and hints of citrus zest. Nuances of fresh yeast, brioche, and subtle minerality add depth. Crisp and precise with a creamy texture, vibrant effervescence, and a harmonious balance of high acidity. Flavors highlight fresh white and red fruits, hints of black cherry, peach, and biscuit, alongside touches of warm spice.

$69.99
$69.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

 Composed of 88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir. The base of the wine is fundamentally a high-percentage Chardonnay cuvée (their Blanc de Blancs style), which is then tinted and flavored by blending in still red wine made from Pinot Noir. 
Grapes are hand-picked, rigorously sorted both in the vineyard and at the winery, and subjected to minimal, gentle pressing to respect the fruit. 40% of the Chardonnay component is aged for two years in Burgundy oak barrels, adding structure and subtle spice. The wine is aged on its lees in the bottle for a minimum of 4 years before disgorgement. Finished as a Brut style with a dosage of 6 grams per liter.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Champagne Jeeper is an unusual Champagne house because its modern identity combines an old winegrowing story with a relatively recent reinvention. It is based in Faverolles-et-Coëmy, northwest of Reims, and today is particularly associated with Chardonnay, substantial barrel aging, and a richer gastronomic style of Champagne.

The Goutorbe family's roots in Champagne viticulture go back generations, but the Jeeper brand dates to 1949 and Armand Goutorbe. After World War II, Goutorbe used a Willys Jeep to travel through the vineyards. He subsequently adopted “Jeeper” as the name of his Champagne, which also distinguished his wines from those of the numerous other Goutorbes working in Champagne.

The important second chapter begins in 2009, when Nicolas and Myriam Dubois acquired the Jeeper brand. Nicolas came from a Champagne family with significant pressing and winemaking operations and set about repositioning Jeeper toward the premium end of the market. Then, in 2013, Michel Reybier became involved. That's a significant connection: Reybier is the owner of Château Cos d'Estournel, the famous Saint-Estèphe Second Growth in Bordeaux, and has other wine investments. His arrival brought investment and a stronger emphasis on élevage, quality and premium positioning. 

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Grape(s) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Farming Sustainable