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Jacques-Selosse Winery Guide

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A remarkable small producer, Anselme Selosse (a tremendously dynamic and charismatic figure in the wine world), releases small quantities of impressive Champagne every year. The vineyard approach is biodynamic, and yields are severely restricted to provide the most incredible fruit intensity possible. Indeed, the focus here is squarely on attention to minute detail, resulting in massive and powerful wines atypical for the champagne region, but all the better for it!

Jacques Selosse, the father of Anselme, founded this small property in 1950 and quickly built a strong reputation for excellence, producing wines of the typical Champagne mold. Anselme has continued his work since 1980, when he took control of the house and vowed to take it to new heights while honoring his father’s hard work and dedication. Anselme trained in Burgundy under the stewardship of the great estates of Coche-Dury and Leflaive, which instilled in him the importance of terroir and viticulture. Since the 1980s, he has instigated a series of radical changes at Jacques, including dramatically reducing yields and committing to chemical-free farming. He uses oak in all stages of fermentation and aging of his wines, something the Champagne community took a while to get used to. Indeed, he is a man unafraid to challenge the established order. He is also known for decanting his champagnes, an uncommon practice.

We cannot imagine a finer introduction to the smaller, grower-led segment of the region. If you are looking for something different, look no further, as these are some of the most exciting and original wines in the appellation!

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James lawrence

With a passion for food & drink that verges on the obsessive, wine writer James Lawrence has traveled the world in search of the perfect tipple. To date, nothing has surpassed the 1952 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva, tasted in the cobweb-filled cellars with owner María José. Meanwhile, James has been writing for a wide variety of publications for over 12 years, including Telegraph, Decanter, Harpers, The Drinks Business, and Wine Business International. He lives in South Wales and returns to his former university city, Bilbao, as much as possible.

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