Jacques Chaput - Brut Authentique NV
Jacques Chaput Description
"For eight generations there has always been at least one wine-grower in the Chaput family. Juste Chaput was a wine grower in Fravaux. He was born in 1736. It was my father, Jacques, who in the fifties founded the domain and began producing champagne. Following his death in 1983, my mother took over the business with the help of my older brother," explains Jack Chaput, who returned in January 2007.
The wine exploitation, which covers 21 hectare, of which 14 belong to the family, is located in the vineyards of the Cote des Bar, "the Bar sur Aubois area, on the right bank," as he likes to say. "I got this classification from a Master of Wine I met in London," says the grower. It’s very true: here, the soil is clay-limestone, there is good exposure for the ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes and the slopes are very steep. The finesse combined with the roundness and vinosity of the wines that are produced here is characteristic of the region. This is in contrast to the Pinot Noirs of the left bank which are more robust, full bodied but also sometimes "heavier," adds Jack Chaput. The wines of the Côte des Bars are indeed increasingly sought after in both France and abroad. There is undoubtedly a micro-climate associated with a micro-terroir. "When I arrived, 60% of our champagnes were sold to mass-market retailers,” continues Jack Chaput.
Today, this market represents only 20%. I want to improve the reputation of our brand. I will put in whatever time is necessary, but what really counts is the quality of our wines. The rest will follow."
Price: $77.99
In Mixed Case: $66.29
Quantity Available: 9
