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Jacques-Selosse Winery Guide
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Last updated: November 24, 2023
Winery Overview
A remarkable small producer, Anselme Selosse (a tremendously dynamic and charismatic figure in the wine world), releases small quantities of impressive Champagne every year. The vineyard approach is biodynamic, and yields are severely restricted to provide the most incredible fruit intensity possible. Indeed, the focus here is squarely on attention to minute detail, resulting in massive and powerful wines atypical for the champagne region, but all the better for it!
Jacques Selosse, the father of Anselme, founded this small property in 1950 and quickly built a strong reputation for excellence, producing wines of the typical Champagne mold. Anselme has continued his work since 1980, when he took control of the house and vowed to take it to new heights while honoring his father’s hard work and dedication. Anselme trained in Burgundy under the stewardship of the great estates of Coche-Dury and Leflaive, which instilled in him the importance of terroir and viticulture. Since the 1980s, he has instigated a series of radical changes at Jacques, including dramatically reducing yields and committing to chemical-free farming. He uses oak in all stages of fermentation and aging of his wines, something the Champagne community took a while to get used to. Indeed, he is a man unafraid to challenge the established order. He is also known for decanting his champagnes, an uncommon practice.
We cannot imagine a finer introduction to the smaller, grower-led segment of the region. If you are looking for something different, look no further, as these are some of the most exciting and original wines in the appellation!
Wines produced
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Initial
100% Chardonnay. A blend of wines from three vintages, aged for two years in bottle before release. -
Version Originale
100% Chardonnay. A blend of wines from three vintages, aged for 42 months in bottle before release. -
Millésime
100% Chardonnay. Only produced in excellent years, single vintage Champagne. Produced from top vineyards in the village of Avize. -
Substance
100% Chardonnay. A blend of wines of many vintages, aged in the Sherry style Solera system. Prolonged ageing before release. -
Contraste
100% Pinot Noir. A blend of wines of many vintages, aged in the Sherry style Solera system. -
Exquise
100% Chardonnay. Semi sweet Champagne produced from grapes from a single vineyard. -
Rose
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay. A pink style Champagne made from blending white and red wines.
Winery Contact Details
Jacques-Selosse
22 Rue Ernest-Valle51190 Avize
France
Email:
Tel +33 (0) 326 57 53 56
Fax +33 (0) 326 57 78 22
Facts & Figures
Appellation
Champagne
Founded
1950
Area under Vine
15 hectares
Age of vines
31 years+
Oak barrel origin
French
Winemaker
Anselme Selosse
Owner
Corinne and Anselme Selosse
Production
55,000 bottles per annum
Grape varietals
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape varietal native to the Burgundy wine region in France and one of the most popular varieties worldwide.
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Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier is a cold-weather-resistant grape that tends to yield lighter, fruity wine and is the lifeblood of the Champagne region.
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Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is a light-bodied red wine varietal closely related to the Vitis vinifera grape and produces the most sought-after red wines in the world.
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