The “eye of the partridge” is Vesselle's very special blanc de noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir cuvée. Consider the come-hither scent of a strawberry tart cooling in a windowsill. Fresh, yeasty biscuits and plump cherries. Puffs of gunflint and smoke. All this is wrapped into a bold Bouzy Pinot Noir that with the talents of Vesselle has been transformed into a graceful temptress.
“Bright orange-pink. Seductively floral aromas of yellow rose, lavender,
wild strawberry and pungent herbs. Really intriguing on the palate,
too, displaying lush, powerful red berry and orchard fruit flavors and a
gentle note of candied flowers. Lingers impressively on the broad,
fleshy, gently sweet finish. ” — Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine
Cellar
Jean Vesselle Champagne, Bouzy
11.10.2009
This family estate is more than 300 years old and has continued the
local traditions of producing rich, layered and captivating Champagne
based on Pinot Noir grapes. While these wines are structured
(similar to dry red wine), they show a silky lightness on the tongue
that makes them instantly captivating. Winemaker Delphine
Vesselle, daughter of Jean, represents the next artisan generation in
Champagne—trained abroad, she artfully has blended the region’s
traditions with modern winemaking sensibilities.
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Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve
France
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Champagne
This 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay blend (from 30+ year old vines) drinks like a vintage wine. Honeysuckle blossoms tickle the aromatic nose. Toasty, lovely notes of warm, crusty oatmeal biscuits drizzled with molasses and sweet, red fruits…
$44.75
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Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve 375ml
France
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Champagne
This 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay blend (from 30+ year old vines) drinks like a vintage wine. Honeysuckle blossoms tickle the aromatic nose. Toasty, lovely notes of warm, crusty oatmeal biscuits drizzled with molasses and sweet, red fruits…
$24.95
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Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve Magnum
France
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Champagne
This 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay blend (from 30+ year old vines) drinks like a vintage wine. Honeysuckle blossoms tickle the aromatic nose. Toasty, lovely notes of warm, crusty oatmeal biscuits drizzled with molasses and sweet, red fruits…
$89.50
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Jean Vesselle Extra Brut
France
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Champagne
A dazzling, super-dry cuvée with no dosage; this blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay drinks and looks like crushed, pure diamonds. Clean, sea-kissed notes of white roses and toasted brioche…
$52.78
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Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Brut
France
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Champagne
The “eye of the partridge” is Vesselle's very special blanc de noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir cuvée. Consider the come-hither scent of a strawberry tart cooling in a windowsill. Fresh, yeasty biscuits and plump cherries.
$55.95
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Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Brut MAGNUM
France
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Champagne
The “eye of the partridge” is Vesselle's very special blanc de noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir cuvée. Consider the come-hither scent of a strawberry tart cooling in a windowsill. Fresh, yeasty biscuits and plump cherries.
$112.25
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Jean Vesselle Rosé de Saignee Brut
France
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Champagne
A noble Champagne with the body of a red wine, almost chewy and very complex. A peachy blush in the glass reveals delicate bubbles. Wildflowers and strawberries on the nose; wild cherries wrapped in tender, buttery pie crust.
$53.50
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Jean Vesselle Rosé de Saignee Brut 375ml
France
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Champagne
A noble Champagne with the body of a red wine, almost chewy and very complex. A peachy blush in the glass reveals delicate bubbles. Wildflowers and strawberries on the nose; wild cherries wrapped in tender, buttery pie crust.
$27.95
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Jean Vesselle Rosé de Saignee Brut Magnum
France
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Champagne
A noble Champagne with the body of a red wine, almost chewy and very complex. A peachy blush in the glass reveals delicate bubbles. Wildflowers and strawberries on the nose; wild cherries wrapped in tender, buttery pie crust.
$100.75
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“Bright orange-pink. Seductively floral aromas of yellow rose, lavender,
wild strawberry and pungent herbs. Really intriguing on the palate,
too, displaying lush, powerful red berry and orchard fruit flavors and a
gentle note of candied flowers. Lingers impressively on the broad,
fleshy, gently sweet finish. ” — Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine
Cellar