upon pop & pour, I found the nose a bit closed, even in a burgundy glass, but did identify bright apple and a roasted nut aroma. the palate was very full, mouthcoating, even, with a lightly oxidized bent. In all, superbly balanced fruit and acid + uber-long finish = pretty incredible stuff. My first Selosse, and my introduction to the magic of Anselme. In other circumstances, I could have nursed this glass all night.
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
nose: charcoal, lightly green notes palate: less dense than the Conseillantes I tasted prior to it, this was still a fantastic wine. I'm afraid my note-taking here was lacking...
nose: herbal, minty, even hints of mint chocolate on occasion palate: the texture was flawless, with a licorice tendency that danced on the tongue. So balanced and so elegant, it was just a hair less divine than the 1990 tasted alongside.
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
more intensity in the 1995 when compared to the 1990 tasted alongside. This opened up in the glass and yielded a bold, intriguing palate.. THe mouthfeel was supple, and the fruit was nuanced beneath the rocky tannin. I would expect good things to come of further cellaring
My favorite of the flight, and my favorite bordeaux to date. It appeared more oak-infused and more intense than the 1989, though the palate retained some green edges reminiscent of the earlier vintage. I tasted bacon and perfectly ripened black fruits, overlaid with cardamom toast, as the palate morphed continuously over the tongue. It's hard to imagine a more complete or perfect wine.
NV Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Lieux-dits Extra Brut Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Les Carelles
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
upon pop & pour, I found the nose a bit closed, even in a burgundy glass, but did identify bright apple and a roasted nut aroma.
the palate was very full, mouthcoating, even, with a lightly oxidized bent. In all, superbly balanced fruit and acid + uber-long finish = pretty incredible stuff. My first Selosse, and my introduction to the magic of Anselme. In other circumstances, I could have nursed this glass all night.
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