2016 acques Selosse "Lieux-Dits" Cramant Chemin de Châlons Grand Cru Extra-Brut

Anselme Selosse is a legendary figure in the wine world, credited with pioneering the "grower Champagne" movement. This specific bottling is part of his highly coveted six-bottle "Lieux-Dits" collection, which showcases the distinct personalities of specific single-parcel vineyards through a Solera-style aging process.

This is not a typical crisp Champagne; it is a "wine with bubbles"—profoundly complex, richly textured, and intellectually demanding. Because it is an Extra-Brut with very low dosage, the intense chalky minerality of the Cramant soil remains the star of the show.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 2016

• Region/Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru (Cramant), France

• Producer: Jacques Selosse

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)

• Style: Intense, oxidative, and powerfully structured Grower Champagne.

• Tasting Profile: An explosive and exotic nose of dried apricots, toasted brioche, candied ginger, and honeycomb, balanced by a sharp, flinty smokiness. The palate is expansive and creamy yet driven by a fierce saline minerality and a persistent, nutty finish.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing): * Rich Seafood: Lobster thermidor, seared scallops with truffle butter, or turbot in a creamy mushroom sauce.

  • Savory Delicacies: Pata Negra (Jamón Ibérico), roasted poultry with morels, or sweetbreads.

  • Earthy Flavors: Dishes featuring chanterelles or white truffles.

  • Cheese: Long-aged Comté, 36-month Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a rich Langres.