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Champagne Jeeper’s Grand Assemblage France

(Carefully curated notes below are taken directly from the Producer’s website)

Tasting Notes

Floral and fruity nose. Long finish, with the finesse of exotic fruits. Creamy texture, delicate and refined bubbles. A champagne of excellence and delight. For your own enjoyment or as a gift.

This Cuvee could represent itself the entire Champagne vineyards. It’s a generous and authentic Champagne. A Champagne for excellence and fun. Ideal for your drinks with friends. This wine is the flagship of the Jeeper Range.

Location

Champagne, France

Varietal Composition

Chardonnay 60% – Pinot Noir 25% – Pinot Meunier 15%

Dosage: Brut, 7 g/l

Accolades

Wine Enthusiast: 88 points

Food Pairing

Seafood and Fish: The acidity and effervescence of the Champagne cut through the richness of seafood and enhance its freshness. 

• Oysters: A classic pairing that highlights the briny, fresh taste of the oysters.
• Shellfish: Crab and lobster dishes work beautifully, especially when prepared simply or with a touch of butter.
• Grilled or Pan-fried Fish: Delicate white fish such as Chilean Sea Bass, grilled Branzino, or pan-fried salmon are excellent matches.

Poultry and White Meats: The Champagne’s structure can stand up to light and moderately rich meats. 

Roasted Chicken: A simple roasted chicken with herbs is a great match, as the wine brings out the herbal notes.

Appetizers and Cheeses: This Champagne is a superb aperitif and works well with many appetizers. 

• Creamy Cheeses: It complements creamy cheeses and hard, salty aged Goudas well.
• Light Salads: Salads with a light vinaigrette or a Caesar salad pair nicely with the wine’s bright acidity.
• Fried Foods: The crispness of the Champagne balances the richness of oily or fried appetizers, like crab cakes or fried potatoes. 

Dishes to Consider

• Risotto with green asparagus
• Seasonal vegetable tarts
• Charcuterie platters 

About the producer!

The former owner named his brand Champagne Jeeper in tribute to the Willys Jeep he acquired from the American military at the end of the Second World War, which allowed him to tour the vineyards in total tranquillity.

Champagne Jeeper, whose winery is located in Faverolles et Coëmy, a commune near Reims in the north-west of the Champagne region, today has a workforce of around 45 people.

Over fifty hectares of vineyards in operation on some of the finest plots (in the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs, the Marne Valley Ardres Valley) in historically renowned villages such as Ambonnay, Cramant, Bouzy, Oger, Vincelles, Trélou sur Marne, Ville-Dommange, Savigny sur Ardres, giving us perfect coverage across the Champagne region.

Maison Jeeper has set itself the goal of being carbon neutral by 2025, adopting an environmental approach, based on state-of-the-art technology.

Our HVE grade 3 and VDC certifications testify to all our team’s ongoing commitment.