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Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Lieux-dits Extra Brut Ambonnay Le Bout du Clos

Tasted 26 May 2025 Champagne · Grand Cru

Hallmark Selosse profile of torched orange peel, dried apricot, grilled lemon, hazelnut, and brioche crust; the core flavors intermingle with further waves of honeyed pear, quince, yuzu, olive oil, golden raisin,…

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20 July 2026 Revisiting another bottle from the same lot after having it last year (though I don't know what disgorgement it actually is due to yet another…
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Deep and penetrating, with orange peel and candied lemon rind notes immediately signaling a profile that can only be Selosse. Like a baby Substance, this disgorgement of Initial offers deep yuzu and…

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Served side by side with another Initial disgorged in 2024 (2018 base), this 2016 disgorgement (2010 base) shows more mature orange, golden raisin, and honey notes, with a slight downshift in energy…

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