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Extra Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Jacques Selosse 1996

  • Mineral
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Icon wine
  • Color: Sparkling
  • Organics
  • Natural
  • 12.50% 
  • 1.5L
  • Intensity
  • Low dosage

The most representative champagne of the style of this globally renowned winemaker, thanks to its intensity, complexity and perfectly mastered oxidative notes. More info

  • Quantity: 2 Bottles
  • Level: 2 into-neck
  • Label: 2 slightly marked label, 2 slightly scuffed label, 2 good appearance
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Remark: Disgorged in 2005
  • Country/Region: Champagne
  • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
  • Classification: Grand Cru
  • Producer/Owner: Jacques Selosse
  • More information....

Extra Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Jacques Selosse serve at a temperature of 8°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Foie gras mi-cuit, Saint-Pierre poêlé, Langoustines.

  • Vintage score: 19/20
  • Lot presentation
    Extra Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Jacques Selosse

    The wine

    In the vines, Jacques Sélosse encourages root growth, ensuring they draw out the well-concealed chalky, mineral notes of their terroir. A decision has also been made to dose this wine very lightly; a wine which, upon tasting, is seductively refined, with delicate bubbles and subtle aromas. An extended maturation period lends it additional complexity and beautiful, slightly oxidised notes. Of course, you can keep it for a few years in your cellar.

    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: 2 Bottles
    • Level: 2 into-neck
    • Label: 2 slightly marked label, 2 slightly scuffed label, 2 good appearance
    • Remark: Disgorged in 2005
    • 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
    • Classification: Grand Cru
    • Producer/Owner: Jacques Selosse
    • Vintage: 1996
    • Color: Sparkling
    • Service temperature:
    • Viticulture: Organics and natural 
    • Intensity: Low dosage
    • Dominant aroma: Mineral
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: Chardonnay

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    Extra Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Jacques Selosse 1996

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