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Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Icon wine
  • Color: Sparkling
  • Organics
  • Natural
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

An iconic, unusual Champagne with distinctive oxidative notes. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 2.5cm
  • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 slightly pricked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Remark: Disgorged in february 2008
  • Country/Region: Champagne
  • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
  • Producer/Owner: Jacques Selosse
  • More information....

Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse serve at a temperature of 10°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Chapon farci au foie gras, Noix de saint-jacques au safran, Pavé de sandre au beurre blanc.

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Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse

The wine

Icône de la Champagne, le domaine Jacques Selosse révèle une robe or évoluée de laquelle s'échappe un bouquet aromatique stupéfiant. Touches de champignons, d'écorce d'agrumes et notes oxydatives annoncent une bouche puissante et particulièrement vineuse. S'achevant sur des amers nobles, elle persiste longuement et dévoile des bulles très fines.

Information about domain Jacques Selosse

Maison Jacques Selosse in Avize was founded after the Second World War. Since 1974 it has been managed by Jacques’ son Anselme, with the assistance of his son, Guillaume. Their champagnes have earned a reputation for being some of the finest in the region, achieving a rare level of perfection. They are highly sought after by Champagne lovers and showered with praise by the critics. The domain owns 8 hectares of vines and produces less than 60,000 bottles a year. The vineyard follows biodynamic practices but has decided not to seek formal certification so as to remain flexible. Grass is allowed to grow freely around the vines and the land is worked with horse-drawn ploughs. The wines, developed in barriques, are very exciting to drink and full of character although they may surprise novices unfamiliar with this type of champagne.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 2.5cm
  • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 slightly pricked label
  • Remark: Disgorged in february 2008
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
  • Country/Region: Champagne
  • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
  • Producer/Owner: Jacques Selosse
  • Vintage: ----
  • Color: Sparkling
  • Service temperature: 10°
  • Viticulture: Organics and natural 
  • Volume: 57000
  • Intensity: Full-bodied
  • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 100% Pinot noir
Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse
Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse

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Contraste Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Jacques Selosse

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format