Jacques Selosse

Lieux Dits Les Carelles Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

9.5219 ratings
9.669 pro ratings
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, 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
Lee Pitofsky

(Disgorged 1/19)- Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s stunning tonight, rich, powerful and intense with crazy depth to its layers, unfurling in a Burgundy glass to reveal its complex core of rich orchard fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration and balance. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just keeps going. For me, the BdB benchmark.

(Disgorged 1/19)- Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s stunning tonight, rich, powerful and intense with crazy depth to its layers, unfurling in a Burgundy glass to reveal its complex core of rich orchard fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration and balance. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just keeps going. For me, the BdB benchmark.

Nov 8th, 2023
Gilbert Van Hassel

Simply Selosse. Oxidized style, Asian pear and citrus. Long burn with multiple layers.

Simply Selosse. Oxidized style, Asian pear and citrus. Long burn with multiple layers.

Aug 14th, 2022
Lee Pitofsky

My favorite Lieux dits stunning as always showing immense power, freshness, volume, vivid energy and seemingly infinite depth. Layer by layer it unfurls to flaunt its complex core of rich fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, toasty oak and waves of chalky Le Mesnil minerals. There is incredible detail, focus and an amazingly persistent saline infused finish. For me, the ultimate Blanc de Blancs 🧨

My favorite Lieux dits stunning as always showing immense power, freshness, volume, vivid energy and seemingly infinite depth. Layer by layer it unfurls to flaunt its complex core of rich fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, toasty oak and waves of chalky Le Mesnil minerals. There is incredible detail, focus and an amazingly persistent saline infused finish. For me, the ultimate Blanc de Blancs 🧨

Dec 12th, 2021
Alejandro Medina

👏🏼

👏🏼

Jul 26th, 2017
Ian Blackburn

To taste this wine I believe you need to understand the mentality and passion of the producer. Tasted in a flight of great champagne this wind appeared older than it was distinct salty, nutty, dried flower, ample richness and freshness from the youthful part of the cuvée; depth and mystery from the older part of the Solera/blend. This is a phenomenal champagne but it is for the select few that have studied the brand and wish to try and oxidize style - which is only a complement to the wine in this particular version a little less pervasive then and other cuvées from this brand. Sensational at Gwen With our diverse set of appetizers....and yes I love this one with charcuterie - a specialty At Gwen (salty aged ham? Hell yes). Fall in love with the oxidative nose invest in the wine for its unique and undeniable quality

To taste this wine I believe you need to understand the mentality and passion of the producer. Tasted in a flight of great champagne this wind appeared older than it was distinct salty, nutty, dried flower, ample richness and freshness from the youthful part of the cuvée; depth and mystery from the older part of the Solera/blend. This is a phenomenal champagne but it is for the select few that have studied the brand and wish to try and oxidize style - which is only a complement to the wine in this particular version a little less pervasive then and other cuvées from this brand. Sensational at Gwen With our diverse set of appetizers....and yes I love this one with charcuterie - a specialty At Gwen (salty aged ham? Hell yes). Fall in love with the oxidative nose invest in the wine for its unique and undeniable quality

2 people found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2017
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.5

Lunch wine. Rich, sumptuous and delicious.

Lunch wine. Rich, sumptuous and delicious.

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2017
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.7

Wowzah! Tastes like new wood but that's not his thing. Huge, ripe totally unclassic.

Wowzah! Tastes like new wood but that's not his thing. Huge, ripe totally unclassic.

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
Tony Connell

Insanity..

Insanity..

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014
Ben Aneff

Managing Partner Tribeca Wine Merchants

9.5

Stunning and rich. This had a bit of 03, so it's rounder than the other Blanc de Blanc. A fabulous wine.

Stunning and rich. This had a bit of 03, so it's rounder than the other Blanc de Blanc. A fabulous wine.

Nov 3rd, 2016
Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

10

Y Dios Hizo champagne.

Y Dios Hizo champagne.

Sep 16th, 2016