Today we share one of the great houses in Southern Oregon. Did you know that great Oregon bubbles comes from this area? Maison Jussiaume was founded back in 2005 by Jean-Michel Jussiaume. The founder grew up farming Muscadet and migrated to Southern Oregon to make wines for Del Rio Vineyards. He saw the potential of making excellent sparkling wines from this vineyard that had old vine Chardonnay planted. Wines from his house come from massive, 320 acre vineyard that I have visited. The location is nestled between the mountains and the Rogue River, with elevations ranging from 700 feet to 1700 feet. The soils are mostly alluvial and well-drained, and the high elevation leads to incredible diurnal shifts.
2020 was a very hot vintage so I have no idea how Jussiaume was able to craft these wines with serious nerve. I love the 2020 Maison Jussaiume ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 92) which is seriously good with a refined mousse and great sense of body. Learn more at https://www.maisonjussiaume.com and here are my reviews of the new Maison Jussiaume wines.
2020 Maison Jussiaume ‘Brut Nature’ Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine- The outstanding 2020 ‘Brut Nature’ was picked before the fires of the vintage. It is a killer bottling with seashell and freshly cut limes alongside copious minerals and a refined mousse on the palate. Drink 2025-2033- 92
2020 Maison Jussiaume Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine-An awesome wine from 2020, the 2020 Blanc de Blancs comes off rich and fat on the tongue. Diatomaceous earth and copious salty minerals fill the palate alongside kumquat rind and Japanese pear. This is seriously good right now — and has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2025-2033- 92