NV Jacques Selosse, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvee Substance (2022 Disgorgement)
Disgorged earlier this year, Selosse's latest NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Substance saw tirage in 2015 and, as usual, derives from a solera established in 1986. Unfurling in the glass with rich and complex aromas of dried fruits, orange zest, saffron, fenugreek, buttered toast and confit peach, it's full-bodied, ample and seamless, with a deep and layered core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've contended before, Substance is the cuvée that best exemplifies Selosse's contention (to paraphrase) that an oxidative élevage can purge a wine of the organic, leaving behind only the mineral—in this case, he argues, the imprint of two Avize lieux-dits, Les Chantereines and Les Marvillannes. For admirers of Selosse's wines, that makes it one of the most compelling bottlings in the portfolio, just as his detractors are likely to rank it as his most divisive. ~ (99) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 12-14-2023
The NV Extra-Brut Substance is terrific. This is an especially vibrant, focused edition of Substance. Readers who want to appreciate this in its full glory must be patient. Today, the flavors are very much on the fresher end of the spectrum. The long finish is a thing of beauty. This is an exceptionally polished Substance, with a bit less of the oxidative character that often marks this wine. The current release is a solera blend incorporating vintages from 2014 to 1986. Dosage is 1.33 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 10, 2022. ~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 11-1-2022
The NV Extra-Brut Substance is terrific. This is an especially vibrant, focused edition of Substance. Readers who want to appreciate this in its full glory must be patient. Today, the flavors are very much on the fresher end of the spectrum. The long finish is a thing of beauty. This is an exceptionally polished Substance, with a bit less of the oxidative character that often marks this wine. The current release is a solera blend incorporating vintages from 2014 to 1986. Dosage is 1.33 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 10, 2022. ~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 11-1-2022
SKU: SK3553974-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Jacques Selosse
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Jacques Selosse
FORMAT : 750ml