{"title":"CHAMPAGNE JESTIN","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"champagne-jestin-2007-750ml","title":"Champagne JESTIN 2009 Brut Nature 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Chardonnay (produced in Trepail by Dom. David Leclapart)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25% Pinot Meunier (produced in Cumieres by Dom. George Laval)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% Pinot Noir (produced in Bouzy by Dom. Benoit Lahaye)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: July 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisgorged: Nov 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDosage: Zero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles made: 6652 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst import to NZ: 2021 October - 24 btls available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerve Jestin is an oenologist who is well-known in champagne circles. He is considered the specialist in biodynamics for sparkling wines. He divides his time between his position as Champagne Leclerc Briant's Chef du Cave, and professional advisor to other prestigious properties in France and abroad, essentially those practicing biodynamics, and making his own champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2006, he has produced his own vintage champagne from grapes cultivated by Vincent Laval in Cumières, David Leclapart in Trepail, Benoit Lahaye in Bouzy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct description:\u003cbr\u003e\"This Champagne Brut can be used gastronomically rather than as an aperitif. In addition, it is also possible to taste a 'philosophical Champagne' in a very quiet space with a positive spirit. It gives the drinker of this wine a kind of rest. I think the idea is behind the tasting, feel the emotion of the wine The best temperature to serve it is 13 or 14 ° C. It is important to avoid an ice bucket, it is too violent.The Champagne takes a few minutes to breathe and open up to you. If you have a chance it is best to drink this wine on a flower or fruit day, according to the biodynamic calendar. \" - Herve Jestin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute masterpiece this Champagne from Herve Jestin, probably the best in organic viticulture in Champagne. With these extraordinary grapes, Herve Jestin has produced a cuvee of remarkable precision. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is applied during the sur 10 month maturation period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jestin is a young house founded in 2006 by Herve Jestin, pioneer and recognized expert of organic and biodynamic viticulture around the world. Vintage 2006 was Jestin's first vintage and it is a mix of 34% Chardonnay from Trepail, from the David Leclapart estate and 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir from Cumières, from the George Laval estate. The grapes are harvested according to the biodynamic calendar on 'fruit days'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt all stages from the cultivation of the vines to the vinification of this Champagne it is all about respecting the natural cycles of nature and the main influences of the planets of the solar system. The inner planets of the solar system thus have a very strong influence on the alcoholic fermentations, while from the month of March the outer planets act on the malolactic fermentation. All of Herve Jestin's work as a winemaker revolves around learning and listening to wine, to work with intelligence and awareness of the nature around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Village Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31655728349239,"sku":"WSJESTEBVICB2009M0","price":459.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1073\/files\/Champagne-Jestin-Vintage-Champagne-buy-online-NZ.jpg?v=1738119876"},{"product_id":"champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres-2012-brut-nature-750ml","title":"Champagne JESTIN Clos de Cumieres 2012 Brut Nature 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Clos de Cumieres, Epernay 1er Cru. Perhaps the oldest Clos in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 2013 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisgorged: 2022 Dec. (\u0026gt;9 yrs on lees)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDosage: Zero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles made: 2200 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst import to NZ: 2024 August - 24 btls available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerve Jestin is an oenologist who is well-known in champagne circles. He is considered the specialist in biodynamics for sparkling wines. He divides his time between his position as Champagne Leclerc Briant's Chef du Cave, and professional advisor to other prestigious properties in France and abroad, essentially those practicing biodynamics, and making his own champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2006, he has produced his own vintage champagne from grapes cultivated by Vincent Laval in Cumières, David Leclapart in Trepail, Benoit Lahaye in Bouzy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011 Herve Jestin bought the Clos de Cumieres vineyard and this is the first wine from it under his full control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct description:\u003cbr\u003e\"This Champagne Brut can be used gastronomically rather than as an aperitif. In addition, it is also possible to taste a 'philosophical Champagne' in a very quiet space with a positive spirit. It gives the drinker of this wine a kind of rest. I think the idea is behind the tasting, feel the emotion of the wine The best temperature to serve it is 13 or 14 ° C. It is important to avoid an ice bucket, it is too violent.The Champagne takes a few minutes to breathe and open up to you. If you have a chance it is best to drink this wine on a flower or fruit day, according to the biodynamic calendar. \" - Herve Jestin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute masterpiece this Champagne from Herve Jestin, probably the best in organic viticulture in Champagne. With these extraordinary grapes, Herve Jestin has produced a cuvee of remarkable precision. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is applied during the sur 10 month maturation period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jestin is a young house founded in 2006 by Herve Jestin, pioneer and recognized expert of organic and biodynamic viticulture around the world. Vintage 2006 was Jestin's first vintage and it is a mix of 34% Chardonnay from Trepail, from the David Leclapart estate and 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir from Cumières, from the George Laval estate. The grapes are harvested according to the biodynamic calendar on 'fruit days'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt all stages from the cultivation of the vines to the vinification of this Champagne it is all about respecting the natural cycles of nature and the main influences of the planets of the solar system. The inner planets of the solar system thus have a very strong influence on the alcoholic fermentations, while from the month of March the outer planets act on the malolactic fermentation. All of Herve Jestin's work as a winemaker revolves around learning and listening to wine, to work with intelligence and awareness of the nature around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__title__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"product__title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lesbulles.wine\/products\/champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres\" title=\"Les Bulles Wine Blog\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/lesbulles.wine\/products\/champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Jestin, Clos de Cumières 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e«The best champagne I have ever had the pleasure of drinking in my life.» vvWine blog from May 12, 2023 ; https:\/\/lesbulles.wine\/products\/champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"Cosmic Champagne:    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA gold-plated metal barrel, yeast working in the lunar cycle and malolactic fermentation linked to the Martian cycle: the cosmic champagne of Herve Jestin's tiny monopoly Clos de Cumières \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eis incredibly good.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Village Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41216616923191,"sku":"WSJESTCCEBCB2012M0","price":538.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1073\/files\/Champagne-JESTIN-Clos-de-Cumieres-Grower-Champagne-buy-online-NZ.jpg?v=1738120363"},{"product_id":"champagne-jestin-2008-brut-nature-750ml","title":"Champagne JESTIN 2008 Brut Nature 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Chardonnay (produced in Trepail by Dom. David Leclapart)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25% Pinot Meunier (produced in Cumieres by Dom. George Laval)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% Pinot Noir (produced in Bouzy by Dom. Benoit Lahaye)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisgorged:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDosage: Zero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles made:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBottles imported:  36  (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The 2008 vintage has been held up due to the Great vintage it is it needed more time to mature become approachable. Patience has rewarded us with this amazingly complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerve Jestin is an oenologist who is well-known in champagne circles. He is considered the specialist in biodynamics for sparkling wines. He divides his time between his position as Champagne Leclerc Briant's Chef du Cave, and professional advisor to other prestigious properties in France and abroad, essentially those practicing biodynamics, and making his own champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2006, he has produced his own vintage champagne from grapes cultivated by Vincent Laval in Cumières, David Leclapart in Trepail, Benoit Lahaye in Bouzy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct description:\u003cbr\u003e\"This Champagne Brut can be used gastronomically rather than as an aperitif. In addition, it is also possible to taste a 'philosophical Champagne' in a very quiet space with a positive spirit. It gives the drinker of this wine a kind of rest. I think the idea is behind the tasting, feel the emotion of the wine The best temperature to serve it is 13 or 14 ° C. It is important to avoid an ice bucket, it is too violent.The Champagne takes a few minutes to breathe and open up to you. If you have a chance it is best to drink this wine on a flower or fruit day, according to the biodynamic calendar. \" - Herve Jestin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute masterpiece this Champagne from Herve Jestin, probably the best in organic viticulture in Champagne. With these extraordinary grapes, Herve Jestin has produced a cuvee of remarkable precision. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is applied during the sur 10 month maturation period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jestin is a young house founded in 2006 by Herve Jestin, pioneer and recognized expert of organic and biodynamic viticulture around the world. Vintage 2006 was Jestin's first vintage and it is a mix of 34% Chardonnay from Trepail, from the David Leclapart estate and 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir from Cumières, from the George Laval estate. The grapes are harvested according to the biodynamic calendar on 'fruit days'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt all stages from the cultivation of the vines to the vinification of this Champagne it is all about respecting the natural cycles of nature and the main influences of the planets of the solar system. The inner planets of the solar system thus have a very strong influence on the alcoholic fermentations, while from the month of March the outer planets act on the malolactic fermentation. All of Herve Jestin's work as a winemaker revolves around learning and listening to wine, to work with intelligence and awareness of the nature around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Village Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42066221137975,"sku":"WSJESTEBVICB2008M0","price":467.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1073\/files\/Champagne-Jestin-Vintage-Champagne-buy-online-NZ.jpg?v=1738119876"},{"product_id":"champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres-2013-brut-nature-750ml","title":"Champagne JESTIN Clos de Cumieres 2013 Brut Nature 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Clos de Cumieres, Epernay 1er Cru. Perhaps the oldest Clos in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisgorged: ??   (\u0026gt;9 yrs on lees)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDosage: Zero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles made: 2200 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImported: 2026 February - 30 btls available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerve Jestin is an oenologist who is well-known in champagne circles. He is considered the specialist in biodynamics for sparkling wines. He divides his time between his position as Champagne Leclerc Briant's Chef du Cave, and professional advisor to other prestigious properties in France and abroad, essentially those practicing biodynamics, and making his own champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2006, he has produced his own vintage champagne from grapes cultivated by Vincent Laval in Cumières, David Leclapart in Trepail, Benoit Lahaye in Bouzy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011 Herve Jestin bought the Clos de Cumieres vineyard and this is the first wine from it under his full control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct description:\u003cbr\u003e\"This Champagne Brut can be used gastronomically rather than as an aperitif. In addition, it is also possible to taste a 'philosophical Champagne' in a very quiet space with a positive spirit. It gives the drinker of this wine a kind of rest. I think the idea is behind the tasting, feel the emotion of the wine The best temperature to serve it is 13 or 14 ° C. It is important to avoid an ice bucket, it is too violent.The Champagne takes a few minutes to breathe and open up to you. If you have a chance it is best to drink this wine on a flower or fruit day, according to the biodynamic calendar. \" - Herve Jestin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute masterpiece this Champagne from Herve Jestin, probably the best in organic viticulture in Champagne. With these extraordinary grapes, Herve Jestin has produced a cuvee of remarkable precision. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is applied during the sur 10 month maturation period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jestin is a young house founded in 2006 by Herve Jestin, pioneer and recognized expert of organic and biodynamic viticulture around the world. Vintage 2006 was Jestin's first vintage and it is a mix of 34% Chardonnay from Trepail, from the David Leclapart estate and 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir from Cumières, from the George Laval estate. The grapes are harvested according to the biodynamic calendar on 'fruit days'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt all stages from the cultivation of the vines to the vinification of this Champagne it is all about respecting the natural cycles of nature and the main influences of the planets of the solar system. The inner planets of the solar system thus have a very strong influence on the alcoholic fermentations, while from the month of March the outer planets act on the malolactic fermentation. All of Herve Jestin's work as a winemaker revolves around learning and listening to wine, to work with intelligence and awareness of the nature around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerve Jestin does not present his wines for reviews; perhaps because there are not many of them but more probably because he wants people to discover them 'organically'?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow is your chance to try for yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated Reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__title__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"product__title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lesbulles.wine\/products\/champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres\" title=\"Les Bulles Wine Blog\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Jestin, Clos de Cumières 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e«The best champagne I have ever had the pleasure of drinking in my life.» vvWine blog from May 12, 2023 ; https:\/\/lesbulles.wine\/products\/champagne-jestin-clos-de-cumieres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"Cosmic Champagne:    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA gold-plated metal barrel, yeast working in the lunar cycle and malolactic fermentation linked to the Martian cycle: the cosmic champagne of Herve Jestin's tiny monopoly Clos de Cumières \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eis incredibly good.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Village Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42066293391415,"sku":"WSJESTCCEBCB2013M0","price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1073\/files\/Champagne-JESTIN-Clos-de-Cumieres-Grower-Champagne-buy-online-NZ.jpg?v=1738120363"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1073\/collections\/Herve_Jestin.jpg?v=1781761069","url":"https:\/\/www.villagewinery.co.nz\/collections\/champagne-jestin.oembed","provider":"The Village Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}