2015 Champagne Jean Vesselle, “B3” Grand Cru
2015 Champagne Jean Vesselle, “B3” Grand Cru

2015 Champagne Jean Vesselle, “B3” Grand Cru

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2015 Champagne Jean Vesselle, “B3” Grand Cru

In the heart of Bouzy, one of Champagne's elite Grand Cru villages where Pinot Noir reigns supreme, Jean Vesselle crafts the extraordinary “B3” (Blanc de Blancs de Bouzy)—a 100% Chardonnay rarity born from just ~1 hectare of meticulously farmed vines. With fewer than 90 cases (1,000 bottles total) produced for the world, this Brut Nature reflects the estate's organic-leaning practices: hand-harvested grapes fermented on native yeasts in used oak, followed by six years of lees aging in subterranean chalk cellars before disgorgement without dosage, leaving ~2.5g/L natural residual sugar.

The Vesselle family, rooted in Bouzy's storied terroir, pours tireless vineyard devotion into every cuvée, making “B3” a testament to subtle power from a Pinot-dominated village. Released after extended aging (likely late 2019–early 2020 disgorgement), this 2015 vintage leans bold and muscular among Blanc de Blancs, offering chiseled minerality, expansive breadth, and a supple mouthfeel that rewards cellaring through 2030.

Why You'll Love it:

  • Sublime breadth and subtle power. Layered aromas of sliced pear, yellow apple, crushed white rock, salt-preserved lemon, dried white flowers, honeysuckle, oyster shell, and faint nuttiness explode into a textured palate.

  • Supreme minerality and soaring acidity. Effortlessly cuts through rich foods while delivering age-worthy structure from Bouzy's rare Chardonnay sites.

  • Cult rarity at cellar value: under 90 cases worldwide means unmatched bragging rights for savvy collectors.

  • Zero dosage Brilliance: ~2.5g/L natural RS balances the chalk-driven tension without heaviness

How To Serve It:

  • Serve at 50–55°F in a larger, wide-bowled stemware to highlight its muscular side—avoid flute-style narrowing.

  • Optional gentle decant. Ideal now through next 5 years, pairing with roast chicken, pork loin, or soft French cheeses..

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