J-M Seleque
Le Quintette Extra Brut Champagne 5 Terroirs Chardonnay
Champagne, France
I have always enjoyed their cuvées. First time having the Quintette.
The entry is elegant…beautiful fine mousse. Green apples, lime w/ just a touch of zest, lemon pulp, some kiwi & green melon, yellow pear w/ no skin, topical melon, notes of melted caramel, well cooked bread crust, a hint gingerbread, graham crackers, sea spray, understated sea fossils, elegant chalkiness, grey volcanics, dry river stone, yellow & white flowers with fruit blossoms, excellent acidity with soft, gentle structure/tension, elegant finish for that lasts 90 seconds and falls on gentle spice & volcanics.
• Virtue "Justice" planted in 1950.
"Pernay "Les Frileux" planted in 1959.
• Pierry Chevernets" and "Cantuel" planted in 1981 and 1986.
• Crohaut" planted in 1985.
• Mardeuil "'Les Basses
Ronces" planted in 1982.
- Cultivation in oak logs of 350 to 600
100% Chardonnay.
Revolts 2020 + 20% of Solera started in 2012.
Fermenter in oak that are 350 à 600 litres.
Unpasteurized, unfiltered wine
Dégorgement : 11/2023. Dosage : 2g/L.
Photos of, JMSÉLÈQUE, vineyards and Jean Marc Seleque.
I have always enjoyed their cuvées. First time having the Quintette.
The entry is elegant…beautiful fine mousse. Green apples, lime w/ just a touch of zest, lemon pulp, some kiwi & green melon, yellow pear w/ no skin, topical melon, notes of melted caramel, well cooked bread crust, a hint gingerbread, graham crackers, sea spray, understated sea fossils, elegant chalkiness, grey volcanics, dry river stone, yellow & white flowers with fruit blossoms, excellent acidity with soft, gentle structure/tension, elegant finish for that lasts 90 seconds and falls on gentle spice & volcanics.
• Virtue "Justice" planted in 1950.
"Pernay "Les Frileux" planted in 1959.
• Pierry Chevernets" and "Cantuel" planted in 1981 and 1986.
• Crohaut" planted in 1985.
• Mardeuil "'Les Basses
Ronces" planted in 1982.
- Cultivation in oak logs of 350 to 600
100% Chardonnay.
Revolts 2020 + 20% of Solera started in 2012.
Fermenter in oak that are 350 à 600 litres.
Unpasteurized, unfiltered wine
Dégorgement : 11/2023. Dosage : 2g/L.
Photos of, JMSÉLÈQUE, vineyards and Jean Marc Seleque.
Very approachable though a little one dimensional despite the quintet of terroirs from which the grapes are sourced. Light bodied. All this aside, it is a perfectly tasty wine to share with a group of friends in a casual setting.
Very approachable though a little one dimensional despite the quintet of terroirs from which the grapes are sourced. Light bodied. All this aside, it is a perfectly tasty wine to share with a group of friends in a casual setting.
Aug 4th, 2017
Opened to selebrate the Global Champagne Day. 100% Chardonnay from Vertus, Epernay, Pierry, Dizy, Mardeuil thus the name Quintette. Made from with vines ranging 36 to 71 years. 2016 vintage with 20% vin de Solera. Discorged Feb/2020 with 2g/l dosage. This is BdB with quite some substance, richness and energy. Both the nose and palate greets with toasty/brioche notes complemeted by mineral and flowery cents. Initially bit tightly wound but when you let it open it turns to beautiful and highly enjoyable BdB Champagne
Opened to selebrate the Global Champagne Day. 100% Chardonnay from Vertus, Epernay, Pierry, Dizy, Mardeuil thus the name Quintette. Made from with vines ranging 36 to 71 years. 2016 vintage with 20% vin de Solera. Discorged Feb/2020 with 2g/l dosage. This is BdB with quite some substance, richness and energy. Both the nose and palate greets with toasty/brioche notes complemeted by mineral and flowery cents. Initially bit tightly wound but when you let it open it turns to beautiful and highly enjoyable BdB Champagne
Oct 22nd, 2021
Ballin out on Xmas Eve thanks to Melba Miller!
Ballin out on Xmas Eve thanks to Melba Miller!
Dec 25th, 2020
Deg. Oct 2018. 2015 based (80%), 20% solera. Five terroirs: Vertus, Epernay, Pierry, Dizy, Mardeuil
Deg. Oct 2018. 2015 based (80%), 20% solera. Five terroirs: Vertus, Epernay, Pierry, Dizy, Mardeuil
Sep 18th, 2020Very very dry, high minerality and soft effervescence. Toasting to all those Temple Owls out there! North Philly let’s gooooooooo!
Very very dry, high minerality and soft effervescence. Toasting to all those Temple Owls out there! North Philly let’s gooooooooo!
Jan 28th, 20202015 base wine. Full bodied BdB, addressing the fruity side of this grape and terroirs
2015 base wine. Full bodied BdB, addressing the fruity side of this grape and terroirs
May 13th, 2019
Not as complex as I expected but very finessed. If anything lacking slightly in complexity. Perhaps something to try over time w more development
Not as complex as I expected but very finessed. If anything lacking slightly in complexity. Perhaps something to try over time w more development
Oct 9th, 2017