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VINEXPO 2013
Publié le 20 mai 2013 par Champagne Jacquinot
We will be at Vinexpo Bordeaux from 16th to 20th of June. Come and visit us on our Booth Hall H3, Alley U, N° 320
History
The estate dates back to the French revolution and we have some photographs of the harvest in 1896. Pierre Jacquinot developed the family vineyard just after first world war, at the same time becoming a grape broker and Champagne wine merchant.
In 1929 Pierre Jacquinot set up his own pressing centre and started to make wine.
In 1947 with his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy he created the brand Champagne Jacquinot et Fils. The family bus...
Vineyards
The elaboration of Champagne starts with good viticulture to ensure the production of quality grapes. The 3 Champagne grape varieties are grown on the estate: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
The growth cycle takes place throughout the season under the control of our technicians who are the quality controllers of our grapes. The work of the Grape growers ends at harvest and the work of the winemakers begins. Our grapes are pre...
Winemaking
The clear juice is refrigerated and brought into the Epernay winery to start the wine making. The alcoholic fermentation begins in temperature controlled tanks to reveal the subtle aromas of our grapes. In February, we prepare the different blends which will make the future Champagnes. Each tank is analysed and tasted to create our blends according the family tradition.
After cold stabilisation and filtration, bottling (Tirage) is done...