The Jacques Selosse, Substance Brut, a very fine champagne. Good body and lenght with quite mature flavors, good acidity and structure. While not the most complex Champagne, it offers great drinkability as all Selosse wines. Still lacking the ultimate complexity and refinement – and the slight oxidation is slightly problematic in my view.
(Drink now) Very Fine – 93p
Tasted 23/06/2011 Disgorged in 2004 as far as I recall
Tasting Notes for this producer
- Jacques Selosse, Substance Brut August 17, 2011
- Jacques Selosse, V.O. Extra Brut August 14, 2011
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