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Jancis Robinson MW
Sparkling
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
NV
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Champagne,
Region
12.5%
Alcohol %
Ready, but will Keep
Cellaring
Scores
17 / 20"100% PN from Mareuil-sur-Ay. All 2005. 6 years on lees. Disgorged 25 Jan 2012. Slightly deeper gold than Les Carelles. Completely different on the nose. Herbal and spiced and garrique at first though gets broader and richer; then much tighter on the palate, less breadth than above, red fruit coming through. Slight sour freshness and a bit nutty on the finish. Tastes drier than the other lieux-dits wines. Somehow seems less of a whole, perhaps because of the more recent disgorgement? Doesn't hang together as well, at least not at the moment. - Julia Harding MW"
- Jancis Robinson MW
Tasting Notes
Jacques Selosse, founded by Anselme Selosse in the 1950s, revolutionized Champagne production by introducing organic and biodynamic practices to viticulture long before they became mainstream in the region.
The house is renowned for its minimalist approach to winemaking, with a focus on low yields, natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and extended aging on lees in oak barrels, resulting in champagnes of exceptional depth, complexity, and longevity.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity