Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

9.41308 ratings
9.4452 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Gilbert Van Hassel

2018 and 2009. 18 fresh and slightly toasted. 2009 highly “oxidized” almost tastes like a fino sherry. Both a treat.

2018 and 2009. 18 fresh and slightly toasted. 2009 highly “oxidized” almost tastes like a fino sherry. Both a treat.

Nov 11th, 2023
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

The party begins. Fine bubbles. So refined.

The party begins. Fine bubbles. So refined.

Jul 13th, 2023
Conrad Green

2012 base vintage. Lovely bright lemon and slate. A peachy, fleshy note. Vivid and clear. Kinda dramatic and showy but with real substance and great acidity. Wow.

2012 base vintage. Lovely bright lemon and slate. A peachy, fleshy note. Vivid and clear. Kinda dramatic and showy but with real substance and great acidity. Wow.

Mar 15th, 2023
Conrad Green

2008 Vintage base. Ripe and full. Orange peel and lemon oil. A really quite exotic nose. Clarity and definition. Sizzling, bright acidity. Quite something.

2008 Vintage base. Ripe and full. Orange peel and lemon oil. A really quite exotic nose. Clarity and definition. Sizzling, bright acidity. Quite something.

Mar 15th, 2023
Conrad Green

2002 base. Light peach and white flowers. Great cut and definition. Slate and chalk. Hard edges. Very good.

2002 base. Light peach and white flowers. Great cut and definition. Slate and chalk. Hard edges. Very good.

Mar 15th, 2023
Conrad Green

Base Year 1996. Musty-ish honeyed nose. Rich floral notes of Jasmine and honeysuckle. Light tea and brioche.sizzling acidity. Odd pairing but dynamic

Base Year 1996. Musty-ish honeyed nose. Rich floral notes of Jasmine and honeysuckle. Light tea and brioche.sizzling acidity. Odd pairing but dynamic

Mar 15th, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Classic. Toast. Creamy.

Classic. Toast. Creamy.

Dec 31st, 2022
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

2009 disgorgement looking great

2009 disgorgement looking great

Oct 9th, 2022
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.4

A night to remember!

A night to remember!

Feb 18th, 2022
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Celebration worthy 🍾

Celebration worthy 🍾

Nov 15th, 2021