Champagne VAUZELLE TERME Aÿ Grand Cru 2009 - Box

Champagne Jacquesson Vauzelle Terme Aÿ Grand Cru 2009

The Champagne VAUZELLE TERME Aÿ Grand Cru 2009 by Jacquesson is a blanc de noirs with a strong identity, born from a single parcel and designed to best express the soul of Aÿ. The profile is that of a characterful Champagne, refined and territorial, with a taut, mineral imprint deeply connected to Pinot Noir and zero dosage.

Territory and wine style

The Vauzelle Terme parcel is located in Aÿ, in the Grand Cru area, on a south-facing slope with alluvial limestone soils and a gypsum substrate. This context promotes complete ripening while preserving a marked imprint of freshness and finesse. The Pinot Noir vines, planted in 1980, contribute to a wine with a precise cut, built on the purity of the fruit and the transparency of the terroir. The 2009 vintage, warm and generous in the final phase, produced ripe and healthy clusters, ideal for a Champagne of breadth and personality.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents itself with an elegant and decisive style, consistent with a vintage from a single parcel. The bouquet tends to combine sensations of ripe fruit, citrus notes, and more evolved, chalky nuances, with a clear aromatic progression. On the palate, the Champagne VAUZELLE TERME Aÿ Grand Cru 2009 is dry, vertical, and well-defined, with a saline texture and freshness supported by acidity. The structure is present but not opulent, sustained by fine bubbles and a persistent, clean, and taut finish.

Recommended pairings

Thanks to the zero dosage and the structure of the Pinot Noir, this Champagne pairs well with important seafood dishes, raw fish, oysters, and tartare, but also with more complex preparations such as shellfish, quality sushi, delicate poultry, and white meats. It is also interesting with aged hard cheeses or with gourmet cuisine of an essential profile, where freshness and depth can interact elegantly.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature for the Champagne VAUZELLE TERME Aÿ Grand Cru 2009 is between 10 and 12°C. For a wine of this level, it is advisable to serve it not too cold, to allow the aromas to open gradually. If possible, uncork it a few minutes before serving to enhance the expression of the bouquet.

Why buy it

It is a choice of great charm for those seeking a territorial, precise, and unconventional Champagne. The Champagne VAUZELLE TERME Aÿ Grand Cru 2009 well represents the philosophy of Jacquesson: attention to the parcel, authentic reading of the vintage, and essential style. The packaging makes it suitable as an important gift or to celebrate a special moment with a bottle of strong personality.