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Maison Jacques Selosse – The Avant-Garde of Terroir-Driven Champagne
A true Champagne icon, Maison Jacques Selosse stands at the pinnacle of excellence and audacity, redefining terroir-driven winemaking. Founded in 1959 in Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, the house underwent a radical transformation under Anselme Selosse, a pioneer of biodynamic farming and parcel-based vinification in Champagne. Today, his son Guillaume Selosse continues this legacy with the same dedication.
The estate spans 8 hectares, primarily in Grand Cru villages (Avize, Cramant, Oger), with a strong focus on Chardonnay, aiming to reveal the purest expression of terroir. In contrast to conventional Champagne methods, Jacques Selosse embraces techniques inspired by Burgundy: organic viticulture, fermentation in oak barrels, and extended aging on lees, resulting in wines of unparalleled depth and complexity.
Selosse champagnes are intensely expressive, boasting rich textures and a striking aromatic palette where minerality, ripe fruit, oxidative notes, and freshness harmonize. Iconic cuvées include Initial, an introduction to the Selosse universe, Substance, crafted through a solera system for extraordinary depth, and rare single-parcel expressions that pay tribute to exceptional terroirs.
Sought after by connoisseurs worldwide, Jacques Selosse is more than just Champagne—it’s an extraordinary sensory journey, an unmistakable signature that pushes the boundaries of the appellation and redefines the art of sparkling wine.
Bruno Paillard Rosé Première Cuvée is created according to the rule of assembling Pinot Noir in its two forms:
- In White: pressed quickly, after rapid separation of the juices and the skins, the Pinot Noir musts are very clear and are vinified in white.
- In Red: by prolonged maceration of the juices on the...
David Léclapart's Cuvée l'Apôtre is defined as: "a person who propagates, defends a doctrine, an opinion". It is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne vinified in barrels from a single plot, grafted and planted in 1946.
Nicolas Maillart Mont Martin is a Blanc de Noirs champagne, made only with Pinots Meunier from the Premier Cru Villers Allerand terroir. A cuvée endowed with a great character, the Pinot Meunier is well revealed, with very interesting saline notes.
Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012 is the first vintage of this prestigious Cuvée which expresses the quintessence of the Gosset style: extreme freshness complemented by depth and aromatic complexity, obtained through long maturation in the cellar.
Krug Collection 1995 is the second expression of Krug 1995, a Champagne of serenity, harmony and exquisite personality. To reflect the character of that year, the blend includes wines from parcels of Pinot Noir (48%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (17%). At the time of its creation, Rémi Krug said it reminded him of the harmony and balance of Krug 1969 and Krug 1979, while...
Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes is a Cuvée from a Pinot Noir vine, lieu-dit “Les Crayères”, planted in 1946 and 1947 on an exceptional terroir in the Ambonnay vineyard classified as a Grand Cru.
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs combines Pinot Noir, the House's historic grape variety, with Pinot Meunier in a delicate blend. The diversity of the terroirs from which the 10 selected "crus" come, allows the complexity of the black grape varieties to be sublimated in a fruity and elegant Champagne.
Bulle de Rosé perfectly captures the delicate artistry of Frédéric Savart, one of the most respected grower-producers of the Montagne de Reims. Crafted in Premier Cru vineyards in Écueil from mainly Pinot Noir with a touch of Chardonnay, this cuvée stands out for its elegance, precision and luminous aromatic expression.
The nose reveals subtle notes...
Jacques Selosse Initial Champagne is a world famous champagne that is produced by the Jacques Selosse champagne house in the Champagne region of France. It is a high quality champagne that is made from carefully selected Chardonnays grown in the best Grands Crus vineyards in the region.
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