Le Mesnil-sur-Oger | Camille Jacquet Brut Grand Cru | Champagne

Wine Identification
This is the Camille Jacquet Brut Grand Cru, a non-vintage sparkling wine produced by Maison Jean Pernet. The estate is located in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, a prestigious village within the Champagne appellation of France. Founded in 1959 by Jean and Huguette Pernet, the négociant-manipulant is now managed by their children, who cultivate seventeen hectares of vineyards entirely within this Grand Cru site.

Origin and Winemaking
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger sits in the Côte des Blancs, characterized by deep belemnite chalk soils covered by a thin layer of calcareous clay. The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 130 and 200 meters. This Brut Grand Cru is a Blanc de Blancs composed entirely of Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process incorporates approximately fifty percent reserve wines to maintain the house style. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging on its lees for thirty-six months before disgorgement. The final dosage is set at 7 grams per liter, resulting in a Brut profile that balances freshness with a touch of residual sweetness.

Tasting Profile
As a pure Chardonnay expression from one of Champagne’s most esteemed villages, this wine exhibits the classic minerality associated with the region’s chalky terroir. The extended lees contact contributes to a creamy texture and complex aromatic development, while the low dosage allows the primary fruit character and structural acidity to remain prominent. The inclusion of reserve wines adds depth and continuity to the palate, ensuring a consistent profile year after year despite the non-vintage designation.

Overall Character
The Camille Jacquet Brut Grand Cru represents a traditional yet refined approach to Champagne production. It highlights the specific terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger through its focus on Chardonnay purity and extended aging. The wine offers a balanced interplay between the vibrant acidity typical of the Côte des Blancs and the rounded mouthfeel derived from significant lees contact, making it a versatile companion for fine dining or an elegant aperitif.