Champagne Jacques Busin

Champagne house in Verzenay, Montagne de Reims.

Village: Verzenay (Grand Cru)
Region: Montagne de Reims
Founded: 1902
Cuvées in the guide: 8

Jacques‌ Busin is a family estate in Verzenay, a 100% grand cru village in the Montagne de Reims. The family has owned vineyards since the 17th century and has made its own champagnes since 1902; the estate is now run by the fourth generation. Since 2006, Emmanuel Busin, son of Jacques, has been at the helm. The estate is a member of the Vignerons Indépendants.

Vineyards The vineyards lie mainly in Verzenay, and also in Verzy, Sillery, Ambonnay and Mailly-Champagne, all grand cru. All cuvées can therefore claim a grand cru origin. The estate practises sustainable, reasoned viticulture and is certified HVE and VDC (Viticulture Durable en Champagne).

Method The grapes are hand-picked and vinified plot by plot in small vats. Reserve wines from earlier harvests safeguard the house style, which is passed down from father to son.

Champagnes

Brut Tradition (70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay), also as Demi-Sec, and a Rosé of 100% Pinot Noir
Millésime, aged at least five years, and Cuvée Vieilles Vignes from vines over 60 years old
Marthe Deligny, Grand Millésime (aged at least 10 years, numbered) and the single plot Les Potences in Verzenay

Cuvées by Jacques Busin

Jacques Busin Brut Tradition

Blend · Brut · 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

The house style: structured yet supple, rich and intense.

Jacques Busin Cuvée Vieilles Vignes

Blend · 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Three parcels of 60-year-old vines: Pinot Noir from Verzenay and Sillery, Chardonnay from Ambonnay.

Jacques Busin Demi-Sec

Blend · Demi-Sec · 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

Sweeter version of the Brut Tradition, for desserts.

Jacques Busin Grand Millésime

Blend · 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir

Rare numbered vintage from exceptional years, aged at least ten years.

Jacques Busin Les Potences

Blend · 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir

Single-parcel vintage from the Les Potences lieu-dit in Verzenay, aged ten years.

Jacques Busin Marthe Deligny

Blend · 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Low-dosage cuvée aged four years in the cellar.

Jacques Busin Millésime

Blend · 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

Made only in great years and aged at least five years.

Jacques Busin Rosé

Rosé · 100% Pinot Noir

Intense Pinot Noir rosé with ripe red fruit, structured and ample.

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