Jacques Selosse Substance Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 750ml
2002 Aug 05
Jacques Selosse's "Substance" Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Avize' is a renowned non-vintage (NV) sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France, particularly from the Côte des Blancs area. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine has garnered attention and acclaim for its unique production method and exceptional quality. The "Substance" is celebrated for its use of a solera system for aging, a method more commonly associated with Sherry production, which contributes to its complexity and depth of flavor.
The wine is noted for its aromas of dried fruits, peach, clear honey, toasted nuts, fenugreek, dried white flowers, and nutmeg. It presents a full-bodied and vinous profile with bright acidity, leading to a long, intensely sapid finish. This cuvée is particularly significant as it exemplifies the winemaker's belief that an oxidative élevage can highlight the wine's mineral qualities, specifically the characteristics of the Avize terroir.
The Jacques Selosse "Substance" has been recognized in the wine community, even winning Vivino's 2020 Wine Style Awards for French Champagne N.V. It is highly regarded among both admirers and critics of Selosse's winemaking style, making it one of the most compelling and, for some, divisive bottlings in the portfolio