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Friday, May 9, 2014 - Wow, this is what this wine is like when it has been cellared for a couple of years. Tonight it is singing from the glass. The nose offers the classy and classical Selosse "oxidized" tones of red baked apples combined with minerals, citrus tones and rich toast after some aeration. The palate just adds to the nose with a brilliant texture, balanced acidity and a creamy velvety mousse. The length on the finish lasts some 35-40 seconds. Power and elegance combined in a lovely effort - with a marvelous sense of how to express an unforgettable personality. (disgorged April 2011)

Compared to the more expensive Selosse cuvées the Initiale lacks a bit of complexity in terms of deeper minerality, but also length on the finish and that extra "oohmmpf" which is so hard to put words on. Still, this is a lovely example of the house style and certainly a wine that brings joy and pleasure to the (more experienced) Champagne lover!

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