2002 Jacquesson et Fils Brut Champ Cain Grand Cru

The 2002 Brut Avize Champ Gain is breathtakingly beautiful in the way it fleshes out in seemingly all directions. Layers of fruit blossom in the glass, fleshing out the wine's broad-shouldered frame with considerable class and pure pedigree. Mineral notes play an important role as this vivid, delineated Champagne continues to grow in the glass. Additional time in bottle has done the Champ Gain wonders. This is fabulous wine to observe in the glass, as its upward trajectory seems to have virtually no limit. What a great showing!

The 2002 Brut Avize Champ Gain is breathtakingly beautiful in the way it fleshes out in seemingly all directions. Layers of fruit blossom in the glass, fleshing out the wine’s broad-shouldered frame with considerable class and pure pedigree. Mineral notes play an important role as this vivid, delineated Champagne continues to grow in the glass. Additional time in bottle has done the Champ Gain wonders. This is fabulous wine to observe in the glass, as its upward trajectory seems to have virtually no limit. What a great showing! (AG)

The nose is discreet to the point of being almost shy and this is undoubtedly exacerbated by the mild hint of reduction to the otherwise softly yeasty and green apple suffused nose. By contrast, there is ample richness, size and weight to the exceptionally cool, pure and almost delicate flavors that possess a beautiful sense of finesse and refinement on the impressively lingering finish. This doesn't quite have the sheer depth of the Corne Bautray but it is an extraordinary offering all the same.