Champagne
Champagne, the epitome of elegance and celebration, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sparkling wines. As one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, Champagne has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs with its exceptional quality, refined craftsmanship, and iconic vineyards.
Historically, Champagne has been dominated by some world-acclaimed Champagne House, which source grapes and harvest from Champagne growers. These famous Grandes Marques include Louis Roederer (Cristal), Dom Pérignon, Krug, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Bollinger, all of them are revered for their notable names that display unrivalled winemaking prestige and pedigree.
In the recent decade, the emerging Grower Champagne trend in Champagne is shaking up the industry by challenging the dominance of the big Champagne houses. These small-scale producers, also known as "Récoltant-Manipulant" or RM, grow their own grapes and produce their own Champagne, showcasing the unique terroir and character of their vineyards. Jacques Selosse, Ulysse Collin, and Champagne Vilmart & Cie are among the most prominent names in this trend, producing some truly artisanal and terroir-driven Champagnes.
Champagne is primarily made from three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes are carefully selected and blended to create a harmonious and complex flavour profile. Chardonnay contributes elegance, freshness, and finesse, while Pinot Noir adds structure, depth, and fruitiness. Pinot Meunier brings a touch of roundness and vibrancy to the blend.
The region of Champagne is divided into several distinct sub-regions, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Each sub-region has its unique terroir, characterized by variations in soil composition and microclimates, which influence the style and character of the wines produced.
Champagne offers various styles, from non-vintage blends to vintage cuvées and prestigious prestige cuvées. While Non-vintage Champagnes typically epitomise the house style, the vintage Champagnes are made from grapes harvested in one particular year (top vintages such as 1996, 2002, 2008 etc), in which these wines showcase the unique characteristics of the specific vintage.
The prestige cuvées, often the flagship wines of the renowned Champagne houses, are the pinnacle of excellence. These exceptional Champagnes are created using the finest grapes, the most meticulous winemaking techniques and often benefit from extended ageing to achieve unparalleled complexity and finesse.
Champagne is synonymous with celebration, elegance, and luxury. Its effervescent charm and timeless appeal have made it the drink of choice for countless special occasions and memorable moments. With its rich history, iconic vineyards, and unrivalled quality, Champagne continues to captivate wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
Champagne
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Wine Advocate (96)
Demonstrative and charming, Selosse's 2010 Extra-Brut Millésime will be a great vintage to drink while patient readers are waiting on the 2010. Bursting from the glass with botrytis-inflected aromas of tangerine, crisp yellow orchard fruit, citrus blossom, clear honey and toasted nuts, it's full-bodied, satiny and pillowy, with an open, expressive profile that lends it real immediacy. Guillaume Selosse explains that to produce the Millésime, he doesn't select the "best" barrels from each of the lieux-dits, but rather those with a more pronounced personality. The 2010 likely won't be the most long-lived vintage of this bottling, but it will deliver enormous pleasure over the next decade.Inc. VAT£8,177.57 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2012 Extra-Brut Millésime, disgorged in March 2023 without dosage, continues to drink with considerable assurance, articulating an aromatic spectrum of orange peel, carrot seed oil and dried white flowers mingled with pine resin and a faint suggestion of sandalwood. Deep and stratified, it is at once grandiose and incisively racy, framed by ample dry extract and concluding with a resonant, saline-tinged finish. For those to whom Selosse’s Substance may seem too imposing, this cuvée represents the more judicious choice.Inc. VAT£4,433.53 -
(6x75cl) 2012Wine Advocate (97)
The 2012 Extra-Brut Millésime, disgorged in March 2023 without dosage, continues to drink with considerable assurance, articulating an aromatic spectrum of orange peel, carrot seed oil and dried white flowers mingled with pine resin and a faint suggestion of sandalwood. Deep and stratified, it is at once grandiose and incisively racy, framed by ample dry extract and concluding with a resonant, saline-tinged finish. For those to whom Selosse’s Substance may seem too imposing, this cuvée represents the more judicious choice.Inc. VAT£9,539.06 -
Inc. VAT£1,300.13 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is 92% Chardonnay from the chalky middle portion of the slopes within Avize, Cramant and Oger, with the still wine of Pinot Noir coming from Ambonnay. Pouring a golden orange hue, it’s elegant and medium-bodied, opening to refined aromas of fresh peach, orange blossom, orgeat, and saline. Crisp, linear, and vibrant on the palate, it takes on its chalky straightness with a silky texture of wet stone and has significantly more tension, as well as a long-lasting, salty finish. This is one of my personal favorite Rosé Champagnes. Drink 2024-2039. 2.7 grams per liter of dosage.Inc. VAT£743.84 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is 92% Chardonnay from the chalky middle portion of the slopes within Avize, Cramant and Oger, with the still wine of Pinot Noir coming from Ambonnay. Pouring a golden orange hue, it’s elegant and medium-bodied, opening to refined aromas of fresh peach, orange blossom, orgeat, and saline. Crisp, linear, and vibrant on the palate, it takes on its chalky straightness with a silky texture of wet stone and has significantly more tension, as well as a long-lasting, salty finish. This is one of my personal favorite Rosé Champagnes. Drink 2024-2039. 2.7 grams per liter of dosage.Inc. VAT£3,765.86 -
Wine Advocate (99)
One of the pinnacles of the tasting with Selosse, unsurprisingly, is the NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Substance, a wine with the most complex making, going through four stages of maturation: from barrels to the bottle. As always, it derives from a solera created in 1986. Originally, the wine was sourced from two parcels in Avize, but today the base wine (which eventually contributes only about 4.8% to the final blend in the bottle) is produced from a selection of plots in the village. Guillaume opted to include parcels that best fit the desired balance—sometimes these will be south-facing, other times east or even north-facing sites. Muscular and multidimensional, it jumps from the glass with a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity, featuring notes of orange zest, spices, beeswax, toasted hazelnuts and dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied, vinous and textural yet searingly chalky—even more mineral than Les Chantereines. Guillaume Selosse remarks that oxidation during maturation (and through multiple transfers between different vessels) frees the wine from fruit in a classic sense, leaving mostly chalky extract and enhancing its mineral aspect. Every time I taste at this great domaine, I vacillate between Substance and the lieux-dits as to which wine best defines this benchmark producer. The latest release was disgorged in July 2024 with 1.5 grams per liter dosage and promises a concentrated, unforgettable drinking experience.Inc. VAT£985.20 -
Wine Advocate (99)
One of the pinnacles of the tasting with Selosse, unsurprisingly, is the NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Substance, a wine with the most complex making, going through four stages of maturation: from barrels to the bottle. As always, it derives from a solera created in 1986. Originally, the wine was sourced from two parcels in Avize, but today the base wine (which eventually contributes only about 4.8% to the final blend in the bottle) is produced from a selection of plots in the village. Guillaume opted to include parcels that best fit the desired balance—sometimes these will be south-facing, other times east or even north-facing sites. Muscular and multidimensional, it jumps from the glass with a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity, featuring notes of orange zest, spices, beeswax, toasted hazelnuts and dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied, vinous and textural yet searingly chalky—even more mineral than Les Chantereines. Guillaume Selosse remarks that oxidation during maturation (and through multiple transfers between different vessels) frees the wine from fruit in a classic sense, leaving mostly chalky extract and enhancing its mineral aspect. Every time I taste at this great domaine, I vacillate between Substance and the lieux-dits as to which wine best defines this benchmark producer. The latest release was disgorged in July 2024 with 1.5 grams per liter dosage and promises a concentrated, unforgettable drinking experience.Inc. VAT£4,580.66 -
(1x150cl) 2013James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£458.00 -
(3x75cl) 2013James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£514.34 -
James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£1,239.86 -
Vinous (93)
The Jacquesson’s Cuvée No. 738 is stellar. Bright, focused and finely cut, the 738 impresses for its energy and overall vibrancy. In many ways, the 738 sets the tone for the night, as it is so full of life. This is a great showing from a Champagne that consistently overdelivers relative to its peers.Inc. VAT£157.73 -
(3x150cl) NVInc. VAT£738.00 -
Inc. VAT£893.06 -
Immerse yourself in the refined excellence of Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV, a sensational creation from the esteemed house of Jacquesson. Located in the coveted realm of Champagne, France, the illustrious house notedly prioritises quality over quantity with their limited but exquisite collections. The Cuvee 741 is crafted with meticulous precision, encompassing a sublime blend from the vineyards of Dizy, Ay, Avize, and Oiry. The delayed disgorgement, hence the 'Degorgement Tardif', contributes an unparalleled complexity and richness to the wine, intensify its flavour profile.
Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV's brilliance encapsulates an intricate bouquet of nuanced aromas, delicately bringing forth genteel whispers of inflorescence, green apple and brioche. Every sip is a true symphony, displaying a masterful equilibrium between intensity and finesse, Supported by an impressive length and a captivating minerality finish. Truly, this epitomises Champagne's brilliance and the collaboration of nature and master artisans. Treat your senses to a bottle of Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV for an unforgettable tasting journey.
Inc. VAT£810.26 -
Inc. VAT£892.40 -
Vinous (94)
The Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 742, based on the 2014 vintage, is a gorgeous wine. In this release, the Cuvée seems especially marked by Pinot in both its flavor profile and texture. Dried pear, hazelnut, mint, chamomile and dried flowers all grace this rich, beautifully resonant Champagne from Jacquesson. Best of all, the 742 will drink well with minimal cellaring. The 700-series Champagnes are often superb; the 742 is an especially fine edition. The blend is 59% Pinot Noir (from Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers) and 41% Chardonnay (from Avize and Oiry). Dosage is 1.5 grams per liter.Inc. VAT£577.46 -
Inc. VAT£393.86 -
Inc. VAT£387.86 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Based on the 2018 vintage, which was an early solar ripe vintage, the NV Champagne Cuvée 746 sees two grams per liter of dosage and is about 50% Chardonnay, the rest Pinot Noir and Meunier, and approximately 25% reserve wine. It pours a highly reflective straw hue and is aromatically forward out of the gate, with savory appeal and notes of citrus oil as well as juicy ripe berries. The palate is juicy and inviting, with approachable silky fruit and a fine mousse. It has wonderful balance, with the warmth from the vintage, and immediacy as well as structure that should provide a good bit of longevity over the coming 10-15 years.Inc. VAT£401.06 -
(6x75cl) 1995Inc. VAT£2,230.40 -
Vinous (93)
The 2007 Dizy-Corne Bautray is soft, silky and quite open. Lemon peel, mint, white flowers and white pepper are some of the notes that give the 2007 its distinctive brightness and energy. Equally polished on the palate, the 2007 is exceptionally silky and finessed in its tactile impression. A wine of classiness and total understatement, the 2007 should drink well for at least another 5-10 years, perhaps more. There is good brightness in the glass, but the wine’s structure is very much medium in body. One of the things that stands out most is the silkiness and nearly imperceptible feel of the bubbles, especially as the wine opens up in the glass. Disgorged January, 2016. No Dosage.Inc. VAT£901.49 -
Wine Advocate (95)
This tiny 1.33-hectare plot, entirely planted with Pinot Noir in 1993, is the cradle of the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Dizy - Terres Rouges. Revealing aromas of spring flowers, herbs, toast, tobacco leaf, red berries and menthol, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and straight, structured and perfectly balanced, with a long, phenolic and chalky finish. This is an excellent, singular rendition of Pinot Noir, a combination of finesse and power. Disgorged in March 2023 with no dosage.Inc. VAT£878.66 -
Indulge in the sublime taste of Jean-Marc Seleque Partition 7 Parcelles Extra Brut 2016, an exceptional Champagne by a distinguished producer. Crafted with precision and passion in the hailed terroir of Pierry, a highly revered commune in the Côte des Blancs sub-region of Champagne, France. This extraordinary Champagne is a symphony of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes meticulously cultivated from seven select parcels, hence the name 'Partition 7 Parcelles'. The 2016 vintage was marked by optimal conditions that produced a perfect harmony of acidity and ripeness. Jean-Marc Seleque, a producer famed for his unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture, employs traditional vinification methods and elevates the wine in oak barrels, lending it intricate buttery and toasted notes. This extra brut exudes elegance and complexity, with a well-balanced finish that lingers on the palate. Savour the Jean-Marc Seleque Partition 7 Parcelles Extra Brut 2016's delightful nuances of crisp apple, ripe peach, and toasted brioche. An absolute must for discerning Champagne aficionados.
Inc. VAT£744.80 -
James Suckling (94)
I love all the candied citrus and white tree fruit aromas of this sophisticated Brut Nature that has impressive depth and a precise harmony of chalky acidity with generous berry fruits. Long mineral finish. A cuvee of 50% chardonnay with 40% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir, of which half was a solera of reserve wines. Disgorged in October 2022. Drink now.Inc. VAT£246.26 -
Hailing from the distinguished cellars of Jean-Marc Seleque, the Soliste Chardonnay Les Tartieres et Les Porgeons Premier Cru 2016 is a paragon of elegance and refinement. This exquisite expression of Chardonnay is an homage to the illustrious Champagne region of France where it is carefully handcrafted. Following traditional methods, this single-varietal wine offers a refreshing sophistication that is characteristic of Jean-Marc Seleque's esteemed pedigree.
The 2016 vintage is a laudatory testament to a year of favourable growing conditions. Skillfully vinified and precisely aged in oak, it achieves an exquisite balance of depth and complexity. With vibrant notes of crisp apple, creamy vanilla, and a tantalising touch of minerality, it exudes refinement on the palate.
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Chardonnay Les Tartieres et Les Porgeons Premier Cru 2016 is a testament to high-level winemaking. An exquisite representation of its breed, it promises to grace any connoisseur's collection with its sublime nuance and integrity.
Inc. VAT£484.40 -
The exquisite 'Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Meunier Les Gouttes d'Or 1er Cru 2017' embodies the elegance and terroir-driven purity of the finest Champagne. Cultivated in Pierry – a premier cru village of the Marne Valley, France – this unique wine bears the signature of artisanal producer Jean-Marc Seleque. The Meunier grape, making up 100% of this composition, is harvested from an exceptional single vineyard, Les Gouttes d'Or.
Both the vineyard's chalky soil and an elaborate production process involving gentle pressing, indigenous yeasts, and long ageing on lees contribute to a complex profile. The 2017 vintage presents a delicate balance between ripeness and acidity, leading to an extraordinary depth of flavour. It displays notes of fresh stone fruit and zesty minerality, enhanced by a velvet effervescence.
Aesthetically bottled and meticulously crafted, the 'Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Meunier Les Gouttes d'Or 1er Cru 2017' is a hallmark of refined Champagne.
Inc. VAT£542.00 -
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres Premier Cru 2016 is a fine testament to Franche Champagne craftsmanship. Produced by esteemed winemaker Jean-Marc Seleque in Pierry, a picturesque Premier Cru village, this Pinot Noir embodies the exceptional savoir-faire and years of family vineyard expertise. Utilising organic and sustainable methods, Seleque’s dedication to uncompromising quality is evident in this vintage.
The 2016 Soliste, matured for 18 months in 35% new oak, boasts a captivating aroma. A triumphant harmony of wild strawberries, cherries, forest floor and subtle spice linger on the nose, promising an impeccable tasting journey. On the palate, here's finesse; a silken texture met with bright acidity, and a satisfying, lingering finish. This poised, elegant red offers notes of red fruits and a touch of spice, mirrored from the bouquet.
A true delicacy for enthusiasts, the Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres Premier Cru 2016 won't fail to enchant.
Inc. VAT£696.80 -
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres 1er Cru 2017 emanates from the globally-revered vineyards of Champagne. Feeding off the chalky terroir, each grape manifests the meticulous cultivation and the quintessential essence of France. Overseen by the expert hands of Jean-Marc Seleque, this wine is a testament to a rich family legacy of winemaking spanning seven generations. The meticulously harvested Pinot Noir grapes undergo precise vinification to ensure the purity of flavour. With its enigmatic ruby hue, the wine unfolds in complex layers, boasting of ripe fruits and spicy undertones with balanced acidity and silky tannins. This embodiment of refined elegance positions the Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres 1er Cru 2017 as an unmissable gem for any wine connoisseur. Delight in its finesse while appreciating the virtuosity of traditional French winemaking.
Inc. VAT£486.26 -
Steeped in sophistication, the Jean-Marc Seleque, Les Gouttes d'Or Premier Cru, Pierry 2016 is an epitome of exquisite French handiwork. Crafted in the reputed vineyards of the Pierry terroir, nested in Champagne, this first-class blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has received Premier Cru designation, affirming its exceptional quality. The grapes, handpicked during the harvest peak of 2016, underwent meticulous vinification in oak casks, imbuing the wine with its distinct character. The result embraces you with delicate citrus notes, elegantly balanced by a tantalising underpinning of minerality and a refined, persistent finish.
Produced by the talented Jean-Marc Seleque, it reflects his unwavering commitment to ecological vineyard management, low-intervention winemaking and a personal artistry that has been honed over seven generations. The Jean-Marc Seleque, Les Gouttes d'Or Premier Cru, Pierry 2016 offers discerning enthusiasts a captivating experience of the traditional Champagne method through a compelling modern lens.
Inc. VAT£720.80
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Wine Advocate (96)
Demonstrative and charming, Selosse's 2010 Extra-Brut Millésime will be a great vintage to drink while patient readers are waiting on the 2010. Bursting from the glass with botrytis-inflected aromas of tangerine, crisp yellow orchard fruit, citrus blossom, clear honey and toasted nuts, it's full-bodied, satiny and pillowy, with an open, expressive profile that lends it real immediacy. Guillaume Selosse explains that to produce the Millésime, he doesn't select the "best" barrels from each of the lieux-dits, but rather those with a more pronounced personality. The 2010 likely won't be the most long-lived vintage of this bottling, but it will deliver enormous pleasure over the next decade.In Bond£6,797.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2012 Extra-Brut Millésime, disgorged in March 2023 without dosage, continues to drink with considerable assurance, articulating an aromatic spectrum of orange peel, carrot seed oil and dried white flowers mingled with pine resin and a faint suggestion of sandalwood. Deep and stratified, it is at once grandiose and incisively racy, framed by ample dry extract and concluding with a resonant, saline-tinged finish. For those to whom Selosse’s Substance may seem too imposing, this cuvée represents the more judicious choice.In Bond£3,686.00 -
(6x75cl) 2012
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2012 Extra-Brut Millésime, disgorged in March 2023 without dosage, continues to drink with considerable assurance, articulating an aromatic spectrum of orange peel, carrot seed oil and dried white flowers mingled with pine resin and a faint suggestion of sandalwood. Deep and stratified, it is at once grandiose and incisively racy, framed by ample dry extract and concluding with a resonant, saline-tinged finish. For those to whom Selosse’s Substance may seem too imposing, this cuvée represents the more judicious choice.In Bond£7,932.00 -
In Bond£1,080.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is 92% Chardonnay from the chalky middle portion of the slopes within Avize, Cramant and Oger, with the still wine of Pinot Noir coming from Ambonnay. Pouring a golden orange hue, it’s elegant and medium-bodied, opening to refined aromas of fresh peach, orange blossom, orgeat, and saline. Crisp, linear, and vibrant on the palate, it takes on its chalky straightness with a silky texture of wet stone and has significantly more tension, as well as a long-lasting, salty finish. This is one of my personal favorite Rosé Champagnes. Drink 2024-2039. 2.7 grams per liter of dosage.In Bond£617.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is 92% Chardonnay from the chalky middle portion of the slopes within Avize, Cramant and Oger, with the still wine of Pinot Noir coming from Ambonnay. Pouring a golden orange hue, it’s elegant and medium-bodied, opening to refined aromas of fresh peach, orange blossom, orgeat, and saline. Crisp, linear, and vibrant on the palate, it takes on its chalky straightness with a silky texture of wet stone and has significantly more tension, as well as a long-lasting, salty finish. This is one of my personal favorite Rosé Champagnes. Drink 2024-2039. 2.7 grams per liter of dosage.In Bond£3,121.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
One of the pinnacles of the tasting with Selosse, unsurprisingly, is the NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Substance, a wine with the most complex making, going through four stages of maturation: from barrels to the bottle. As always, it derives from a solera created in 1986. Originally, the wine was sourced from two parcels in Avize, but today the base wine (which eventually contributes only about 4.8% to the final blend in the bottle) is produced from a selection of plots in the village. Guillaume opted to include parcels that best fit the desired balance—sometimes these will be south-facing, other times east or even north-facing sites. Muscular and multidimensional, it jumps from the glass with a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity, featuring notes of orange zest, spices, beeswax, toasted hazelnuts and dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied, vinous and textural yet searingly chalky—even more mineral than Les Chantereines. Guillaume Selosse remarks that oxidation during maturation (and through multiple transfers between different vessels) frees the wine from fruit in a classic sense, leaving mostly chalky extract and enhancing its mineral aspect. Every time I taste at this great domaine, I vacillate between Substance and the lieux-dits as to which wine best defines this benchmark producer. The latest release was disgorged in July 2024 with 1.5 grams per liter dosage and promises a concentrated, unforgettable drinking experience.Inc. VAT£985.20 -
Wine Advocate (99)
One of the pinnacles of the tasting with Selosse, unsurprisingly, is the NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Substance, a wine with the most complex making, going through four stages of maturation: from barrels to the bottle. As always, it derives from a solera created in 1986. Originally, the wine was sourced from two parcels in Avize, but today the base wine (which eventually contributes only about 4.8% to the final blend in the bottle) is produced from a selection of plots in the village. Guillaume opted to include parcels that best fit the desired balance—sometimes these will be south-facing, other times east or even north-facing sites. Muscular and multidimensional, it jumps from the glass with a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity, featuring notes of orange zest, spices, beeswax, toasted hazelnuts and dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied, vinous and textural yet searingly chalky—even more mineral than Les Chantereines. Guillaume Selosse remarks that oxidation during maturation (and through multiple transfers between different vessels) frees the wine from fruit in a classic sense, leaving mostly chalky extract and enhancing its mineral aspect. Every time I taste at this great domaine, I vacillate between Substance and the lieux-dits as to which wine best defines this benchmark producer. The latest release was disgorged in July 2024 with 1.5 grams per liter dosage and promises a concentrated, unforgettable drinking experience.In Bond£3,800.00 -
(1x150cl) 2013
James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.In Bond£375.26 -
(3x75cl) 2013
James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.In Bond£419.00 -
James Suckling (96)
This elegant sparkling has aromas of raw walnuts and hazelnuts, white grapefruit, bread dough, white sesame and seaweed. It’s electric and vibrant on the palate with so much fresh and salty minerality. Sleek and focused, with tight and fine bubbles. Bone-dry. 100% chardonnay from vines planted in 1962 in a 1.3 ha plot in Avize. No dosage added. Drink or hold.In Bond£1,016.00 -
Vinous (93)
The Jacquesson’s Cuvée No. 738 is stellar. Bright, focused and finely cut, the 738 impresses for its energy and overall vibrancy. In many ways, the 738 sets the tone for the night, as it is so full of life. This is a great showing from a Champagne that consistently overdelivers relative to its peers.In Bond£128.00 -
(3x150cl) NVIn Bond£598.97
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In Bond£727.00
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Immerse yourself in the refined excellence of Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV, a sensational creation from the esteemed house of Jacquesson. Located in the coveted realm of Champagne, France, the illustrious house notedly prioritises quality over quantity with their limited but exquisite collections. The Cuvee 741 is crafted with meticulous precision, encompassing a sublime blend from the vineyards of Dizy, Ay, Avize, and Oiry. The delayed disgorgement, hence the 'Degorgement Tardif', contributes an unparalleled complexity and richness to the wine, intensify its flavour profile.
Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV's brilliance encapsulates an intricate bouquet of nuanced aromas, delicately bringing forth genteel whispers of inflorescence, green apple and brioche. Every sip is a true symphony, displaying a masterful equilibrium between intensity and finesse, Supported by an impressive length and a captivating minerality finish. Truly, this epitomises Champagne's brilliance and the collaboration of nature and master artisans. Treat your senses to a bottle of Jacquesson Cuvee 741 Degorgement Tardif NV for an unforgettable tasting journey.
In Bond£658.00 -
In Bond£727.00
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Vinous (94)
The Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 742, based on the 2014 vintage, is a gorgeous wine. In this release, the Cuvée seems especially marked by Pinot in both its flavor profile and texture. Dried pear, hazelnut, mint, chamomile and dried flowers all grace this rich, beautifully resonant Champagne from Jacquesson. Best of all, the 742 will drink well with minimal cellaring. The 700-series Champagnes are often superb; the 742 is an especially fine edition. The blend is 59% Pinot Noir (from Aÿ, Dizy and Hautvillers) and 41% Chardonnay (from Avize and Oiry). Dosage is 1.5 grams per liter.In Bond£464.00 -
In Bond£311.00
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In Bond£306.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Based on the 2018 vintage, which was an early solar ripe vintage, the NV Champagne Cuvée 746 sees two grams per liter of dosage and is about 50% Chardonnay, the rest Pinot Noir and Meunier, and approximately 25% reserve wine. It pours a highly reflective straw hue and is aromatically forward out of the gate, with savory appeal and notes of citrus oil as well as juicy ripe berries. The palate is juicy and inviting, with approachable silky fruit and a fine mousse. It has wonderful balance, with the warmth from the vintage, and immediacy as well as structure that should provide a good bit of longevity over the coming 10-15 years.In Bond£317.00 -
(6x75cl) 1995In Bond£1,838.00
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Vinous (93)
The 2007 Dizy-Corne Bautray is soft, silky and quite open. Lemon peel, mint, white flowers and white pepper are some of the notes that give the 2007 its distinctive brightness and energy. Equally polished on the palate, the 2007 is exceptionally silky and finessed in its tactile impression. A wine of classiness and total understatement, the 2007 should drink well for at least another 5-10 years, perhaps more. There is good brightness in the glass, but the wine’s structure is very much medium in body. One of the things that stands out most is the silkiness and nearly imperceptible feel of the bubbles, especially as the wine opens up in the glass. Disgorged January, 2016. No Dosage.In Bond£732.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
This tiny 1.33-hectare plot, entirely planted with Pinot Noir in 1993, is the cradle of the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Dizy - Terres Rouges. Revealing aromas of spring flowers, herbs, toast, tobacco leaf, red berries and menthol, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and straight, structured and perfectly balanced, with a long, phenolic and chalky finish. This is an excellent, singular rendition of Pinot Noir, a combination of finesse and power. Disgorged in March 2023 with no dosage.In Bond£715.00 -
Indulge in the sublime taste of Jean-Marc Seleque Partition 7 Parcelles Extra Brut 2016, an exceptional Champagne by a distinguished producer. Crafted with precision and passion in the hailed terroir of Pierry, a highly revered commune in the Côte des Blancs sub-region of Champagne, France. This extraordinary Champagne is a symphony of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes meticulously cultivated from seven select parcels, hence the name 'Partition 7 Parcelles'. The 2016 vintage was marked by optimal conditions that produced a perfect harmony of acidity and ripeness. Jean-Marc Seleque, a producer famed for his unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture, employs traditional vinification methods and elevates the wine in oak barrels, lending it intricate buttery and toasted notes. This extra brut exudes elegance and complexity, with a well-balanced finish that lingers on the palate. Savour the Jean-Marc Seleque Partition 7 Parcelles Extra Brut 2016's delightful nuances of crisp apple, ripe peach, and toasted brioche. An absolute must for discerning Champagne aficionados.
In Bond£600.00 -
James Suckling (94)
I love all the candied citrus and white tree fruit aromas of this sophisticated Brut Nature that has impressive depth and a precise harmony of chalky acidity with generous berry fruits. Long mineral finish. A cuvee of 50% chardonnay with 40% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir, of which half was a solera of reserve wines. Disgorged in October 2022. Drink now.In Bond£188.00 -
Hailing from the distinguished cellars of Jean-Marc Seleque, the Soliste Chardonnay Les Tartieres et Les Porgeons Premier Cru 2016 is a paragon of elegance and refinement. This exquisite expression of Chardonnay is an homage to the illustrious Champagne region of France where it is carefully handcrafted. Following traditional methods, this single-varietal wine offers a refreshing sophistication that is characteristic of Jean-Marc Seleque's esteemed pedigree.
The 2016 vintage is a laudatory testament to a year of favourable growing conditions. Skillfully vinified and precisely aged in oak, it achieves an exquisite balance of depth and complexity. With vibrant notes of crisp apple, creamy vanilla, and a tantalising touch of minerality, it exudes refinement on the palate.
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Chardonnay Les Tartieres et Les Porgeons Premier Cru 2016 is a testament to high-level winemaking. An exquisite representation of its breed, it promises to grace any connoisseur's collection with its sublime nuance and integrity.
In Bond£383.00 -
The exquisite 'Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Meunier Les Gouttes d'Or 1er Cru 2017' embodies the elegance and terroir-driven purity of the finest Champagne. Cultivated in Pierry – a premier cru village of the Marne Valley, France – this unique wine bears the signature of artisanal producer Jean-Marc Seleque. The Meunier grape, making up 100% of this composition, is harvested from an exceptional single vineyard, Les Gouttes d'Or.
Both the vineyard's chalky soil and an elaborate production process involving gentle pressing, indigenous yeasts, and long ageing on lees contribute to a complex profile. The 2017 vintage presents a delicate balance between ripeness and acidity, leading to an extraordinary depth of flavour. It displays notes of fresh stone fruit and zesty minerality, enhanced by a velvet effervescence.
Aesthetically bottled and meticulously crafted, the 'Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Meunier Les Gouttes d'Or 1er Cru 2017' is a hallmark of refined Champagne.
In Bond£431.00 -
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres Premier Cru 2016 is a fine testament to Franche Champagne craftsmanship. Produced by esteemed winemaker Jean-Marc Seleque in Pierry, a picturesque Premier Cru village, this Pinot Noir embodies the exceptional savoir-faire and years of family vineyard expertise. Utilising organic and sustainable methods, Seleque’s dedication to uncompromising quality is evident in this vintage.
The 2016 Soliste, matured for 18 months in 35% new oak, boasts a captivating aroma. A triumphant harmony of wild strawberries, cherries, forest floor and subtle spice linger on the nose, promising an impeccable tasting journey. On the palate, here's finesse; a silken texture met with bright acidity, and a satisfying, lingering finish. This poised, elegant red offers notes of red fruits and a touch of spice, mirrored from the bouquet.
A true delicacy for enthusiasts, the Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres Premier Cru 2016 won't fail to enchant.
In Bond£560.00 -
The Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres 1er Cru 2017 emanates from the globally-revered vineyards of Champagne. Feeding off the chalky terroir, each grape manifests the meticulous cultivation and the quintessential essence of France. Overseen by the expert hands of Jean-Marc Seleque, this wine is a testament to a rich family legacy of winemaking spanning seven generations. The meticulously harvested Pinot Noir grapes undergo precise vinification to ensure the purity of flavour. With its enigmatic ruby hue, the wine unfolds in complex layers, boasting of ripe fruits and spicy undertones with balanced acidity and silky tannins. This embodiment of refined elegance positions the Jean-Marc Seleque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayeres 1er Cru 2017 as an unmissable gem for any wine connoisseur. Delight in its finesse while appreciating the virtuosity of traditional French winemaking.
In Bond£388.00 -
Steeped in sophistication, the Jean-Marc Seleque, Les Gouttes d'Or Premier Cru, Pierry 2016 is an epitome of exquisite French handiwork. Crafted in the reputed vineyards of the Pierry terroir, nested in Champagne, this first-class blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has received Premier Cru designation, affirming its exceptional quality. The grapes, handpicked during the harvest peak of 2016, underwent meticulous vinification in oak casks, imbuing the wine with its distinct character. The result embraces you with delicate citrus notes, elegantly balanced by a tantalising underpinning of minerality and a refined, persistent finish.
Produced by the talented Jean-Marc Seleque, it reflects his unwavering commitment to ecological vineyard management, low-intervention winemaking and a personal artistry that has been honed over seven generations. The Jean-Marc Seleque, Les Gouttes d'Or Premier Cru, Pierry 2016 offers discerning enthusiasts a captivating experience of the traditional Champagne method through a compelling modern lens.
In Bond£580.00
