About this wine
Selosse signature non-vintage Blanc de Blancs, a solera-based creation that radically altered the craft Champagne landscape, deeply oxidative and terroir-driven.
Not your typical Champagne — expect a rich, nutty complexity far beyond standard non-vintage cuvées.
Sommelier's Note
"Selosse Initial remains the benchmark for oxidative Champagne — no imitator has matched its precision."
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally with roasted poultry, truffle dishes, aged Comté, and high-quality sashimi or salt-seasoned tempura.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, intimate fine dining, or whenever you want to experience the pinnacle of grower Champagne.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- Sparkling
- Price Range
- ¥80,000–¥120,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru villages (Avize, Cramant, Oger). Solera-style blending of reserve wines across multiple harvests. Minimum 3 years aging on lees. Very low dosage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Jacques Selosse Initial taste like?
- Baked apple, toasted hazelnut, brioche, and intense chalky minerality from Côte des Blancs Grand Cru terroir.
- How is Jacques Selosse Initial made?
- It uses a solera-like system blending reserve wines from three Grand Crus — Avize, Cramant, and Oger — across multiple harvests, creating extraordinary complexity impossible in a single vintage.
- What food pairs best with Selosse Initial?
- Truffle dishes, aged Comté, roasted poultry, and delicate Japanese white fish sashimi or tempura all complement its rich, oxidative character.
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