Grand Cru Extra Brut - Lieux-dits "Sous le Mont" Mareuil Sur Ay - Jacques Selosse
The Estate
The estate was founded in 1949 in Avize by Jacques Selosse. Taken over in 1974 by his son Anselme, then aged 20, it produces its wines artisanally and with respect for the vineyards of high-quality Champagne. Each year, 57,000 bottles leave the estate. Production quantities are therefore limited, making these cuvées rare and highly sought-after. Covering 7.5 hectares, the estate comprises 47 plots, located mainly in the Côte des Blancs. Since Anselme took over its management, a few changes have taken place, particularly regarding yields and viticultural methods. An environmentalist at heart, he decided to favor low yields. He adopted organic viticulture without seeking any certification. This enables him to stand out from other Houses and offer exceptional wines.
The "Sous le Mont" Cuvée from JACQUES SELOSSE is a Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut Champagne made from Pinot Noir vines in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. This extremely rare cuvée is part of this House’s Lieux-Dits collection, in which each cuvée expresses a terroir more than a vintage.
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Format: 75cl |
Country: France |
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| Region: Champagne |
Farming: biodynamics 🌱 |
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| Grape variety: Pinot Noir |
Tasting: deep gold in color. A nose with vegetal notes, this time of spinach wrapped in puff pastry, with citrus, raisins, apple, dried flowers, bread crust and spicy notes in the background. The palate is still young and fresh, very juicy, with pronounced, lively and energetic effervescence, beautiful creaminess, pome fruits, caramel and raspberries. The finish is long and saline. |