Jacques Lassaigne Autour de Minuit 2018
158.37₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Fermented in oak with indigenous yeasts and aged for 3 years in François Ganevat vin jaune barrels. Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 36 months without final dosage (Brut Nature).
Description
From Emmanuel Lassaigne 's first steps in Montgueux, the Jacques Lassaigne Autour de Minuit project was born as a bold reverence for the terroir of the Bas Aube. Inspired by the mythical hill of Montgueux, nicknamed the "Montrachet of Champagne", Emmanuel decided to pay homage to its purest essence. The idea came during an autumn harvest: tasting the deep character of barrels that had contained Vin Jaune, he realised that this imprint could give his champagne an unprecedented dimension. So, with a single varietal - 100% Chardonnay - grown on chalk and limestone clay soils, under a mild climate and orientations that favour slow ripening, a blanc de blancs took shape that reflects the mineral soul of the place.
Winemaking
Jacques Lassaigne Autour de Minuit is an exercise in patience and minimalism. After manual harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed with almost no added sulphites. Fermentation takes place in used Vin Jaune barrels, which gives the wine a unique character. Ageing takes about three years on the lees, without filtering or fining, and disgorging is done by hand. There is no dosage at bottling, which reinforces its naked, direct and precise character. Each decision seeks to respect the energy of the vineyard and to offer a Champagne that does not disguise its origin.
Taste
The sensory experience of Jacques Lassaigne Autour de Minuit is complex and enveloping. On the nose, notes of ripe apple, white plum and candied lemon intertwine with hints of fresh walnuts, toast and a subtle oxidative nuance, a legacy of the Vin Jaune barrels. On the palate the texture is creamy, almost fleshy, supported by a vibrant acidity that adds tension and dynamism. The chalky minerality of Montgueux runs through each sip, bringing salinity and a freshness that lengthens the finish. The persistence is sharp, marked by echoes of citrus fruits, dried herbs and a spicy background.
This is a Champagne that combines power and elegance, where the purity of the Chardonnay is expressed without ornamentation. Vibrant and structured, it offers both immediate enjoyment and potential for evolution in the bottle. For those in search of authentic wines with identity and character, Jacques Lassaigne Autour de Minuit is an immersion into the mineral night of Montgueux: deep, luminous and uncompromising.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 376.07₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 376.07₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.70₣ | 11.35₣ (-11.35₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.11₣ | 14.06₣ (-14.06₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.69₣ | 17.35₣ (-17.35₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.62₣ | 21.81₣ (-21.81₣) |
| 25-30 | 48.89₣ | 24.44₣ (-24.44₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.53₣ | 27.26₣ (-27.26₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.29₣ | 29.15₣ (-29.15₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.17₣ | 30.09₣ (-30.09₣) |
| 49-54 | 65.81₣ | 32.91₣ (-32.91₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.45₣ | 35.73₣ (-35.73₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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