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Jestin Clos de Cumières Extra Brut 2013
95/100
Agriculture Biologique

Jestin

Clos de Cumières Extra Brut 2013

Brilliant gold robe, with already warm highlights, animated by a fine, persistent effervescence — the mark of a decade spent on lees. The nose is complex: white flowers and ripe fruit at first, then, with aeration, honey, dried fruit and a wet-chalk minerality. The attack is lively and precise; the…

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95 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
A late 2013 vintage, with high acidity, and a dosage of 1 g/L: tension carries the palate from start to finish.
Roundness
Ten years on lees have built a creamy texture; the stainless steel tank keeps it crisp, with no oaky weight.
Power
The pinot noir, making up half the blend, gives structure and depth without ever feeling heavy.
Length on the palate
A long, saline finish, on candied citrus, dried fruit and chalk.

TASTING NOTES

Brilliant gold robe, with already warm highlights, animated by a fine, persistent effervescence — the mark of a decade spent on lees. The nose is complex: white flowers and ripe fruit at first, then, with aeration, honey, dried fruit and a wet-chalk minerality. The attack is lively and precise; the texture, both tender and tight, lets the tension of the 2013 vintage — a late year, with lovely acidity — carry a saline palate, without the slightest veil of sugar: the dosage is 1 g/L. The finish, long and clean, extends into candied citrus and a hint of sweet spices. A champagne of place, to be served around 10-12 °C, which can still wait ten to fifteen years in the cellar.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
1g/LDosage
50%Chardonnay
50%Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clos de Cumières is without doubt one of the oldest enclosed vineyards in Champagne: its walls date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Just fifty-four ares, on the premier cru of Cumières, in the Marne Valley, replanted in 1964 and 1965 with a massal selection of chardonnay and pinot noir — vines that are now sixty years old. Hervé and Yann Jestin bought the clos in 2011; 2012 was their first vintage, 2013 is the second. The two grape varieties enter in equal parts. The clos is farmed in biodynamics and bioenergy, hand-harvested on the "fruit" days of the lunar calendar; the wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks, without any oak veneer, then rests for more than ten years on lees before disgorgement in February 2025 and a dosage of 1 g/L. 2,622 bottles, 12% vol.

Jestin

About this house

Hervé Jestin is one of the leading figures of biodynamics in Champagne. Cellar master at Duval-Leroy for twenty-four years, he left the house in 2006 to found his own, in Épernay, and to advise biodynamic estates in France and abroad — he also crafts the wines of Leclerc Briant. His method goes beyond biodynamics: he speaks of bioenergy, viticulture and vinification governed by lunar and planetary cycles, with as little intervention as possible.

For a long time without a vineyard of his own — his millésimé cuvées are born from the grapes of fellow winegrowers David Léclapart, Georges Laval and Benoît Lahaye —, Hervé Jestin gave himself, in 2011, together with his brother Yann, a place of his own: the Clos de Cumières. It is the house's rarest cuvée, a few thousand bottles per vintage, and the only one to bear the name of a place.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

The toasted and dried-fruit notes of a ten-year-old champagne echo the warm Comté in the gougère; the tension of the 1 g/L dosage cuts through the richness.

Starter

Starter

The wine's tender, tight texture embraces the pearly flesh of a lightly seared scallop; its salinity heightens the sweetness.

Main course

Main course

Butter-roasted lobster calls for a champagne of this stature: the depth of the pinot noir and the length of the finish stand up to the flesh and the juices.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Clos de Cumières Extra Brut 2013” cuvée by Jestin

4.9/5 · 21 reviews

Loïc V.

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Brilliant

Top quality, just as advertised. A full-bodied and well-balanced flavour – superb. My guests loved it.

Jean B.

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Impeccable

A gift for my parents. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Lucie M.

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Perfect

I fell in love with it straight away. Full-bodied on the palate, with a wonderfully fresh finish. A professional, well-designed website. I’m off to place another order.

Théo P.

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Delighted with my purchase

Perfect for a wedding. The richness and liveliness are beautifully balanced. It really exceeded my expectations.

Sooyoung H.

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Very good

Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. A delicate bouquet of white flowers. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Daniel J.

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Stunning

I was looking for a lovely champagne. An expressive nose, a silky mouthfeel and a briny finish. The follow-up by email is a real bonus. In short, a place to remember.

Veronique R.

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Magnificent

I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. A golden colour, a delicate head – a real treat. Well done.

François A.

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Excellent

Delivered in a lovely box. Notes of citrus and a hint of brioche – brilliant. Ordered in the evening, dispatched the next day. I’ll definitely be ordering again.

Cédric G.

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Well done

Recommended for the whole family. Full of finesse and elegance. Well packaged, arrived without a scratch. A sure bet.

Yves N.

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Top notch

First order, and certainly not the last. A champagne with real class. A crystal-clear ordering process. Highly recommended.

Luca B.

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I recommend

Discovered it through the website. A creamy effervescence and a clean finish. A prompt reply to my question before I bought it. A sure-fire favourite.

Stéphanie R.

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Absolutely brilliant

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Lovely liveliness and vibrant fruitiness. Arrived within the stated delivery time. Perfect – no complaints whatsoever.

Romain R.

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Sublime

Chosen for a special dinner. Lovely depth, worthy of the finest estates. Impeccable delivery, as usual. I’d give it 5 stars without hesitation.

Pierre L.

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Top-class

Chosen to celebrate some good news. Fruity, lively and perfectly balanced. Top-notch delivery, as always. Exactly what I was looking for.

Aurélien K.

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A lovely bottle

Simply sublime for a special occasion. A delightful, rich and refined wine. Pure bliss.

Karina M.

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To be redone

This champagne was a lovely discovery. Notes of dried fruit and honey – superb. Everything was perfect, from ordering to delivery. Unbeatable value for money.

Jonathan D.

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Won over

I couldn’t resist, and I have absolutely no regrets. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. Sound advice before I bought it. Hats off to the whole team.

Jade A.

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A safe bet

Opened for our New Year’s Eve dinner. An elegant texture and lovely length on the palate. Top-notch from start to finish.

Anthony H.

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Delicious

Romantic for a dinner for two. A creamy, very pleasant fizz. A serious and professional service. Perfect as a gift.

Renato M.

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A real treat

Ordered for Christmas, and it was a success. Elegant and sophisticated – absolutely flawless. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. I highly recommend it.

Céline T.

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A flawless performance

Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. A distinguished champagne, full of character. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.