Jacques Selosse - Brut Initial Grand Cru Champagne NV (750ml)

 

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Producer	Jacques Selosse
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Champagne
Sku	210000001795
Size	750ml

Jacques Selosse Initial Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV

Anselme Selosse is arguably the most influential Champagne winemaker of the post-World War II generation. Selosse studied in Burgundy, and brought a vineyard-centric focus to Champagne during an age of big houses and little attention to viticulture. Selosse’s further experimentation with wood aging, gentle oxidation, and low dosage created a new style of Champagne, and helped to launch the modern grower Champagne movement.

Critic tasting note: "Medium yellow, silver shimmers, very fine, persistent mousse. Scented white stone fruit notes underlaid with fresh orange and tangerine zest, some blossom honey and mineral undertones as well as a nut tones. Very complex, mouth-coating, pleasantly expressive, fine yellow fruit nuances, a delicate touch of nougat in the finish, very long lasting, perfect balance, a great food companion." - 96/100, Falstaff

Very pronounced and wonderfully complex nose of persimmon, egg yolk, cinnamon, tarte tatin, caramel, mango pastry, apricot tart and spice box. The full-bodied palate feathers a fine line between sheer power, luscious dried fruit and laser-guided acidity. Very long and intense on the finish.