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Champagne J.M. Sélèque '5 Terroirs' Blanc de Blancs NV
$125.00
($125.00 Before Tax)
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Five named parcels. Vines from 1950. 100% Chardonnay, 100% barrel-fermented, three years on lees, 2g/L dosage. J.M. Seleque’s 5 Terroirs is what Blanc de Blancs looks like when nothing is held back.
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Description
Winemaking
J.M. Sélèque is a small, independent grower-producer in Champagne dedicated to expressing the nuances of individual terroirs through meticulous vineyard work and restrained cellar practices. Their approach emphasizes the purity of Chardonnay and the mineral character that emerges from Champagne's finest chalk-based soils, resisting the temptation to over-manipulate or over-extract.
Tasting Notes
This Blanc de Blancs opens with delicate aromatics—white flowers, citrus blossom, and toasted brioche—layered beneath a whisper of saline minerality. On the palate, it's refined and crystalline, with bright green apple and lemon zest playing against subtle hazelnut complexity, all carried by fine, persistent bubbles and a bright acidity that feels effortless rather than aggressive. The finish is clean and lingering, with that distinctive chalky minerality that marks great Champagne, leaving you wanting another sip.
Producer
J.M. Sélèque operates as a small family estate, working vineyards with the precision and care more often associated with still-wine regions. The '5 Terroirs' bottling is a multi-vintage blend that sources fruit from five distinct vineyard parcels across Champagne, each selected to contribute specific textural or aromatic elements to the final wine.
Terroir
These vineyards sit on Champagne's iconic chalk substrates, which drain beautifully and impart a distinctive linear minerality to Chardonnay. The region's cool continental climate—with significant day-night temperature swings during the growing season—encourages slow ripening and the preservation of acidity, essential to the structure and aging potential of fine Champagne.
Food Pairings
Serve this alongside seared scallops with brown butter and lemon, or pair it with a composed dish of Dover sole meunière—the wine's delicate citrus and mineral spine won't overwhelm the fish. For a more casual moment, try it with fresh oysters or a creamy baked Camembert; the acidity cuts through richness beautifully.
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