J-M Seleque Champagne
Solessence Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Perpetual reserve refined in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels; fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and oak barrels; natural cold stabilisation, without fining and with light filtration. |
- Extra Brut style: very dry character, lively freshness and fine bubbles
- Blend of grapes: Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir from seven regions
- Aroma and taste: notes of citrus, flowers and fruit with a clear, crystalline finish
- Production method: traditional method with perpetual reserve in steel and oak
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 L bottle, 12.5% ABV; suitable for appetisers
Description
What kind of wine it is
Solessence Extra Brut is a Champagne that enhances the qualities of Chardonnay, blended with Meunier and Pinot Noir in a carefully balanced blend crafted using the Traditional Method. In the glass, it reveals a straw yellow colour animated by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is fresh, with a citrusy opening that evolves into floral and fruity notes. On the palate, it displays a dry, lively structure with pronounced freshness. This dynamic taste profile ensures a pure and crystalline style, perfect for accompanying refined starters or an elegant aperitif.
Where it comes from
JM Sélèque's Champagne brings together the characteristics of seven different terroirs, notably the vineyards of Pierry, Moussy, and Épernay. The geology of these areas defines the character of the cuvée, thanks to clay-based soils with veins of flint and limestone, resting on a deep substratum of Campanian chalk. The winery has been enhancing this complex agronomic mosaic for generations. Such a multifaceted geographical origin gives the wine a well-defined structure, designed to maintain an authentic connection with its land of origin.
How it is produced
Vinification follows rigorous practices, dividing fermentation and maturation between stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. The identity of the cuvée is based on the contribution of a precious perpetual reserve, essential for giving consistency and depth to the sip. Part of the must undergoes malolactic fermentation in steel, while a portion matures in wood without it, to the benefit of the wine's acidity. After natural cold stabilisation, the prise de mousse follows the lengthy timescales of the Traditional Method. The production cycle concludes strictly without fining or filtration, ensuring the utmost expressive purity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1965, the J-M Sélèque winery expresses its identity through the Solessence Extra Brut. This Champagne is born from the union of seven different terroirs, characterised by clay soils and Campanian chalk. Designed to enhance moments of sharing, the wine benefits from a perpetual reserve aged in oak barrels and stainless steel. The meticulous vinification, free from fining and filtration, delivers a crystalline essence in the glass, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage of rare elegance.
Awards
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93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1965
Quickly passionate about vines, Richard, son of Henri and Françoise, studied oenology and began producing Champagne when he joined the winery in 1974.
He brought modern equipment for vine cultivation and winemaking: a digger tractor, a new press, vats, etc. As a result, the estate grew rapidly, and in the 1990s, production reached 50,000 bottles.
1995 will remain in the company's memories as the year Henri passed away. The 'Comédie' blend was created to honour him with his portrait on the metal cap. Françoise - the late Henri's wife - passed away in 2011.
The third generation arrived in 2008 - Jean-Marc joined the estate after studying wine and travelling abroad. He brought new life and a very personal approach to the creation of Champagne. Read more
| Name | JM Seleque Champagne Solessence Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | J-M Seleque Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1965, the J-M Sélèque winery expresses its identity through the Solessence Extra Brut. This Champagne is born from the union of seven different terroirs, characterised by clay soils and Campanian chalk. Designed to enhance moments of sharing, the wine benefits from a perpetual reserve aged in oak barrels and stainless steel. The meticulous vinification, free from fining and filtration, delivers a crystalline essence in the glass, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage of rare elegance. |
| Origin | Pierry (France) |
| Soil composition | Mainly clay, sometimes with flint and limestone |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | 90% vinification with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation; 10% of the wines undergo alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels; without fining or filtration. |
| Aging | Perpetual reserve refined in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels; fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and oak barrels; natural cold stabilisation, without fining and with light filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |