Champagne Jeeper on the rise. New scores by James Suckling

We recently attended Tyson Stelzer's Taste Champagne events in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. We were happily blown away by the reaction to our Champagnes.

There was a genuine  buzz about Champagne Jeeper, a house which has substantially  lifted the quality of its production in the last decade. It was nominated by many attendees as the standout of the show.  It's cuvées are predominantly Chardonnay, aged for 2 years in old oak (third only to Krug and Bollinger in oak barrel stocks), with 5 years minimum ageing on lees, sustainable production and vegan friendly.

Chief winemaker Marie-Luce Thierry, at the age of 30, for 2 consecutive years has been a finalist in the International Sparkling Winemaker of the Year awards.

Jeeper Grande Rosé NV was recently listed exclusively in Britsh Airways First and Business lounges. It's Champagne you deserve!

International expert James Suckling recently published his review of 300 current release Champagnes. All of the Champagne Jeeper range made it to the top 300.

He gave new reviews to our 3 cuvées of Champagne Jeeper available online.

August has become Taste Champagne

Taste Champagne has become one of the premium Champagne events on the Australian wine calendar.

Organised by Tyson Stelzer and BlackEvents, 200 cuvées from 72 Champagne houses will be featured including our own Champagne Jeeper and Achille Princier grower Champagne.

It kicks off this week in Sydney and Canberra to sold out events, followed by Brisbane and Perth. There are still tickets in Melbourne but be quick!

If you are going please come and say hello.

To celebrate this month of Champagne events, we are offering 10% off our range of Champagne. 

Stock up for the spring races and end of year events ahead! Use code CHAMPS10 at the check-out.

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Pre-arrival offer Champagne Jeeper.

60 years ago, American GIs gave an injured French patriot a Jeep to enable him to tend his Champagne vineyards. The neighbours dubbed it Jeeper Champagne. Nowadays the house of Jeeper has gained an international reputation for producing fine Champagnes. With its stand-out bottle-shape (designed to reduce oxidation) and its distinct taste, it stands out from the field. What is the "Jeeper Taste" ?  It is the production of finely balanced wines, dominated by Chardonnay, with great persistence and no harshness, bitterness or astringency. Based near Reims, Jeeper have 35 hectares of their own vineyards and work with growers from another 180 hectares.  10% of the vineyards are Premier cru and 10% Grand cru. Champagne Jeeper has just received the sustainable vine-growing and High Environmental Value (HEV) certificates. DiscoverVin introduced Jeeper Champagne at Tyson Stelzer's Taste Champagne last month and we had excellent feed-back. The 3 cuvées below are about to land in Australia for the first time. Jeeper made us a great first up offer which we are passing on to our loyal customers. What a  treat to put away 6 bottles or more for the upcoming spring racing and party season! We are offering 5 + 1 (buy 5 bottles get one free) as a pre-arrival offer. Click on the links below each Champagne.  Use code ITSAJEEP to redeem this offer on line! If you prefer a mixture of Champagnes, use the same code at checkout and you will receive the equivalent discount. Valid until October 7, 2016. Call 0260 260 216  or 0414 596 395 to place an order or email mail@discovervin.com.au

Champagne Jeeper Grand Assemblage NV $83 per bottle ($69.90 with offer) 60% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier. Dosage: 7g/litre (Brut). A blend of 37 crus from across Champagne. "This is a very vinous and rich Champagne with sliced apple, cooked pear and light bread dough character. Full body, pretty texture and a flavorful finish. Drink now. 92 points"James Suckling. Buy Now

Champagne Jeeper Grande Réserve NV $95 per bottle  ($79.16 with offer) 100% Chardonnay. Dosage: 7g/litre (Brut) A blend of 11 crus - mostly from Montagne de Reims, Côtes des Blancs, Vitryat. "This is very dry and bright with sliced lemon, white pepper and bread dough. Full body creamy texture and a long finish. Delicious brut. Pure Chardonnay blanc de blancs. Get it. Drink now. 94 points"James Suckling. Buy Now

Champagne Jeeper Grand Rosé NV $95 per bottle  ($79.16 with offer) 88% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Noir. Dosage: 6g/litre (Brut) 11 white crus and 1 red cru - mostly from Montagne de Reims, Côtes des Blancs and Vitryat. "This is a fantastic rosé that shows subtle strawberry, fresh bread dough and chalk aromas and flavors. Full body, very vinous and fruity yet bright and delicious. Creamy texture. The blend of the best chardonnay from the producer fermented in barrels and pinot noir. Drink it!95 points" James Suckling Buy Now

Taste Champagne 2016

On August 15th we participated in Taste Champagne 2016 an exclusive champagne event held in Sydney at The Four Seasons Hotel for media, trade and the public. This is one of three events showcasing 158 cuvées from 50 Champagne Houses, growers and cooperatives.

The event was expertly put together by Styson Telzer and his team. Tyson is International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year 2015, Australian Wine Communicator of the Year 2015, Australian Wine Communicator of the Year 2013, and International Champagne Writer of the Year 2011. He wrote The Champagne Guide 2016-2017 which is out now in hardback and ebook.

We proudly presented our popular Achille Princier Grower Champagne and gave a sneak peak of a new marque about to arrive in Australia- Jeeper

Next week Taste Champagne moves onto Melbourne on August 22nd and then on to Brisbane August 29th. Be quick to book as some sessions are booked out. Here are the details.

Melbourne: Plaza Ballroom  (Under the Regent Theatre)
191 Collins Street Melbourne 3000
Monday 22 August 2016

Trade & Media 1pm to 5pm (Currently full – no vacancies)

Public Tasting Event 6pm to 9pm (tickets available)

VIP Public Ticket 6pm to 9pm + Vintage Cellars Prestige Masterclass 6:30pm to 7:15pm (sold out)


Brisbane: Customs House

Trade & Media – 1pm to 5pm

399 Queen Street Brisbane 4000
Monday 29 August 2016

Public Tasting Event 6pm to 9pm (tickets available)

VIP Public Ticket 6pm to 9pm + Vintage Cellars Prestige Masterclass 6:30pm to 7:15pm (sold out)

Listen to wine communicator and wine judge Stewart White talking about Taste Champagne and bubbles in general on 2UE.