A relatively new Champagne house to me, Champagne Jeaunaux-Robin was founded back in 1964 by Michel and Marie-Claude Jeaunaux. The house is now managed by husband and wife Cyril & Clémence Jeaunaux-Robin. A very small estate of a mere 5.7 hectares (the family’s backyard) in the village of Talus-Saint-Prix in La Vallée du Petit Morin, vines are roughly 40 years of age and are set on flinty soils.
The wines I tasted are marvelously balanced, with plenty of tension and a smooth mousse. They are brilliant wines that would match so well with a range of delicate foods. The best wine I tasted was the NV Jeaunaux-Robin Le Dessous De La Cabane Brut Rose (OB, 93) which shows plenty of tart red fruits and shows the great potential of Pinot Meunier in this region. Learn more at http://www.valkyrieselections.com/webmedia/Jeaunaux Robin Rose Dessous Technical Sheet1.pdf and here are my reviews of the fantastic new wines by Jeaunaux-Robin.
NV Jeaunaux-Robin Esclats de Meuliere Extra Brut- Juicy pear and kumquat notes align with salty minerals and Marcona almond flavors with loads of mouth-watering tension on the palate. The flinty accents here really add to the enjoyment. Drink 2023-2031- 92
NV Jeaunaux-Robin Le Dessous De La Cabane Brut Rose- The outstanding NV Jeaunaux-Robin Le Dessous De La Cabane Brut Rose is mostly comprised of Pinot Meunier (75%) with smaller parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A beautiful salmon hue, this offers delicate red fruit flavors with salted macamadia nut and lime zest flavors on the palate. The racy acidity entices as this fresh style of Rose is drinking beautifully right now. Drink 2023-2033- 93