Jacquesson Cuvée 736 NV

Anchored in the superb 2008 base vintage, Cuvée 736 delivers the kind of focused, precise Champagne Jacquesson does better than almost anyone. Citrus peel, crushed chalk and white blossom come through with quiet authority. Fine, persistent bubbles carry the wine gracefully, while the long finish has a briny, oyster-shell edge that keeps you coming back. A lucid, compelling expression of the house at its best.