Jacquesson Extra Brut Champagne Cuvée 745 NV 1.5L

94 points Sarah Mayo (The Wine Independent): "Based on the challenging 2017 vintage, the 745 is a 53% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 17% Pinot Meunier aged four years in fine lees and finished with a 0.75 grams per liter dosage as a Brut Nature. Aromas of red apples, quince paste, cranberries and goldenrod honey emerge and are a little restrained oxidative lending a pretty wilted character to the nose. Medium-bodied and delicate, the palate centers on sweet orchard fruit dotted with lemon and honey notes intermingling with a buoyant, textural acid freshness that stimulates through a long, delicate finish. Disgorged August 2022. Drink: 2023-2033. (11/8/23)"

93 points James Suckling: "A little more bright and vibrant than the 744, with notes of poached pear, baked apple, grapefruit, lemon rind and pistachio. Fine bubbles with crisp acidity and a pure, fruity core. Very drinkable. 0.75g/L dosage. Disgorged January 2022. Drink now. (7/18/22)"

93 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The Cuvée 745, based on the 2017 vintage, has the advantage of being open and friendly from the outset. The wine is delivered with half-powerful substance and a still lively mousse. It doesn't reach the depth of its elder 744, but the level is, on a 2017 base, to be welcomed. (2023)"

93 points Yumi Liu (Terroir Sense): "Light lemon yellow with very fine bubbles. Bright, vibrant acidity freshens the palate offering a bright overlay to the mix of stone fruit, toast, preserved lemon, ginger and aniseed flavors. A slightly oxidative note adds complexity, and a mineral finish sets off the savory aftertaste. I was told the blend is 45% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier and 25% Pinot Noir (but I have seen wildly different blends reported, including one that had no Meunier in it whatsoever; the discrepancy might be due to the specific edition of the Champagne, such as for example, the bottling based on the 2017 vintage does have less Meunier in because of the vintage’s weather characteristics, but go figure) will prove especially good with steamed hairy crabs and other lightly/dressed shellfish and crustaceans. Drinking window: 2024-2032. (6/14/24)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "[$105/750ml list] A firm, focused Champagne, with the lacy mousse carrying a lovely range of ripe yellow pear and cherry fruit, toast point, preserved lemon, ground ginger and anise flavors. A minerally underpinning of chalk and brine notes emerge to drive the racy finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. Disgorged December 2021. Drink now. (12/15/22)"

61% Chardonnay, 21% Meunier, 18% Pinot Noir. Based on 2017 vintage, with 55% of the grapes coming from the terroirs of Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers and 45% from Avize and Oiry.