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Jean Velut

In the 1960s, Jean Velut was forced to give up his farmland near Troyes and reorient himself. In hindsight, however, this painful decision can only be described as a stroke of luck, as the Veluts still cultivated some land in the world-famous village of Montgueux, which is known today for its Chardonnay due to its very chalky soil.

It was Jean's son, Denis, who was committed to marketing champagne under his own label from 1976, making him one of the pioneers in this region. His son Benoit is now at the helm. The base wines are matured, strictly separated by parcel, mostly in stainless steel. As a rule, malolactic fermentation is not stopped. The proportion of reserve wines is exceptionally high. The ageing on the lees after traditional bottle fermentation is between two and eight years.

The cuvées are characterised by the typically ripe and full-bodied grape material from Montgueux and fine brioche notes as a result of the extended contact with the lees, which is complemented by a clear minerality. Despite low dosages in some cases, Jean Velut's champagnes are truly warm-hearted and extremely engaging proof that there is a great deal to discover in Champagne off the beaten track!

Facts: R.M., Montgueux, Côte des Bar, 7.7 hectares, 35,000 bottles, 83% Chardonnay, rest Pinot Noir

Producer Information Jean Velut

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Capsules Earrings - Model Jean Velut

The Viennese artist Belinda Estl has created beautiful earrings from champagne capsules. This model is from the Capsules of the winemaker Jean Velut The article contains a pair of earrings.

€16.90*

Jean Velut Premier Temps

Je nach Tirage entweder 100% Chardonnayoderca. 85% Chardonnay, ca. 15% Premier Temps Dosage: 7g/l 30% reserve wines 2 years of bottle maturity The very serious entry into the world of champagnes by Jean Velut: All parcels are vinified separately, the grape material is gently pressed and expanded exclusively in stainless steel. For the assemblage, the most harmonious and accessible wines of the vintage are refined with a good 30% reserve wines and, after bottle fermentation, matured for at least 2 years. The result is a subtle champagne with fine citrus notes and floral nuances. Nicola FEB24: Delightfully nutty, crispy, spicy, nice light fruits, catchy, really fun to drink. Moritz FEB24: On the nose, something vegetative but also lime and a very fine nuttiness. On the palate, fresh and juicy. The nose is well reflected, but everything is carried by a chalky film that brings a great momentum. Lukas NOV22: Fresh notes of spices and apple-pear juice on the nose, juicy apples with a nice spiciness in the mouth, has tension and makes you want more Tasting FEB20: Lots of structure, nice creamy finish, very long, massive, crisp, not so soft, spicy, strong character, lively acidity well integrated at the back. Tasting FEB19: Have a drink and feel good, put it in, nice brioche, stone fruit, yellow fruits, juicy, nice ripe fruit, little acidity on the palate, but still a nice light acidity accompanies you so that you don't get tired and look forward to the next sip.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.53* / 1 Liter)

€37.90*

Jean Velut (Still wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020

100% Pinot Noir Vinified in oak

Content: 0.75 Liter (€54.67* / 1 Liter)

€41.00*

Jean Velut Lumière et Craie

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 5g/l 100% Reserve wines 4 - 5 years of bottle maturity Assemblage of only high quality and complex reserve wines. 60-month yeast storage leads to typical brioche flavors, fine nuttiness and hints of candied citrus fruits. With all the ripeness on the palate, it is still extremely fresh and salty, mineral. Nicola FEB24: Creamy, delicately spicy with nice freshness and a nutty long aftertaste (could be a bit crisper but might be a day with richer flavors). Moritz FEB24: Relatively warm and spicy on the nose. Aromas of baked apple, marzipan, but also something fresh like grapefruit. On the palate, however, very juicy and fresh with a very creamy finish. Tasting FEB20: Very harmonious product, very nice brioche, creamy, very long, acidity makes it lively, well integrated, this release is still young, great with seafood, very elegant Tasting FEB19: Extremely long, at the same time rather delicate in length, nutty in the finish, lively, acidity very well buffered, salty, mineral, yellow fresh fruits, everything very precise and yet soft - excellent combination!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33* / 1 Liter)

€43.00*

Jean Velut Rosé

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 7g/l 2 years of bottle matutity Wines from one vintage Rosé d'Saignée: Maceration: 1-3 days Old vines from the oldest vineyard in Velut Single-variety Pinot noir from 50-year-old vines, based exclusively on base wines from a single vintage. Classic one to three day maceration, at least 24 months of yeast storage. A deep-colored, fruity rosé of lasting length and stature.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33* / 1 Liter)

€43.00*

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Jean Velut (Still wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2023

Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir Vinified in oak

Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00* / 1 Liter)

€45.00*

Jean Velut Noir de Craie

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l Very unusual for Montgeux, the Velut family produces a Blanc de Noirs here in a selected plot. From old vines (50 years old) Annual production: 1082 bottles Nicola FEB24: Nutty, juicy, pleasant, youthful. Moritz FEB24: Green strawberry, vegetative-spicy, subtle wild strawberry. On the palate very juicy yet elegant. Good momentum - incredible drinkability. Tasting FEB20: Basis 2014 - youthful, juicy, dry, blue-fruity, makes you want a second or third glass!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00* / 1 Liter)

€45.00*

Jean Velut Témoignage 2013

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 4g/l 8 years of bottle maturity Tasting FEB20 - vintage 2012: Currently young, spicy, yet elegant aromas, beautiful body, perfect for ripening, slight hints of honey, from a plot with old vines

Content: 0.75 Liter (€62.67* / 1 Liter)

€47.00*

Jean Velut Patience

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l 100% Reserve Wines 7-8 years of bottle maturity Rare blend of extremely ripe but also -needy base wines. The extended aging on the lees leads to an enormously dense, round and complex Chardonnay, which nevertheless always remains clearly structured and precise. Patience that pays off!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33* / 1 Liter)

€52.00*

Jean Velut L'Oubliée

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 4g/l 6-7 years of bottle maturity 50% Vinified in oak A particularly harmonious combination of a large Chardonnay matured in the wood with the freshness and finesse of a classic champagne: ripe fruit, brioche, fine spice from the wood and a long finish with a delicate melt. Nicola FEB24: Generous, wonderfully integrated subtle wood notes, strong vibration, great resonance, very complex and layered. Excellent balance. Moritz FEB24: A really great release! Very fresh and complex on the nose. Notes of salt lemon, quince, a bit of menthol, - which over time develops in an After Eight direction, adding a slight chocolatey touch. On the palate, it's round and full-bodied but with a tight/electric acidity. Very long finish. Great drinking flow. Tasting FEB20: Full body, a lot of taste, complexity, slightly oxidative, a lot of yeast, ripe tones, stays in the mouth forever with a lot of nut aroma, herbal spice Tasting APR19: Very wow, monster with a lot of pressure, strong! Super creamy, generous, mineral, complex, really beautiful, honey, ripe fruit basket, to put in, cream, spices

Content: 0.75 Liter (€81.33* / 1 Liter)

€61.00*

Jean Velut Lumière et Craie MAGNUM

100% Chardonnay 100% Reserve wines Bottle aging: 60 months Dosage: 5g/l Assemblage of only high quality and complex reserve wines. 60-month yeast storage leads to typical brioche flavors, fine nuttiness and hints of candied citrus fruits. With all the ripeness on the palate, it is still extremely fresh and salty, mineral. Nicola FEB24: Creamy, delicately spicy with nice freshness and a nutty long aftertaste. Moritz FEB24: Relatively warm and spicy on the nose. Aromas of baked apple, marzipan, but also something fresh like grapefruit. On the palate, however, very juicy and fresh with a very creamy finish. Tasting FEB20: Very harmonious product, very nice brioche, creamy, very long, acidity makes it lively, well integrated, this release is still young, great with seafood, very elegant Tasting FEB19: Extremely long, at the same time rather delicate in length, nutty in the finish, lively, acidity very well buffered, salty, mineral, yellow fresh fruits, everything very precise and yet soft - excellent combination!

Content: 1.5 Liter (€65.33* / 1 Liter)

€98.00*

Jean Velut Lumière et Craie JEROBOAM

Content: 3 Liter (€96.67* / 1 Liter)

€290.00*