NV Jacques Selosse Initial
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By Antonio Galloni
(NV Jacques Selosse Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Initial (base 2014) Sparkling White) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
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By Antonio Galloni
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By Antonio Galloni
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Champagne: 2020 New Releases (Nov 2020), 11/1/2020, (See more on Vinous...)
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By James Suckling
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7/10/2019, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(NV Brut Initial Blanc de Blancs NV- Champagne Jacques Selosse (disgorged January 2016)) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By John Gilman
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By John Gilman
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Jul/Aug 2019, Issue #82, Champagne Jacques Selosse Crafting the Cultural Revolution In the Heart of Avize
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By Antonio Galloni
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The 2019 Champagne Summer Preview (Jul 2019), 7/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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6/4/2019, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Stimpfig
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Champagne vs English Fizz, 11/22/2018, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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11/22/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
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Champagne: The 2018 Summer Preview (Jul 2018), 7/1/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
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By James Suckling
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7/13/2017, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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Selosse – Lieux-Dits Dinner at NoMad (Jul 2017), 7/1/2017, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Brad Baker
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March 2017, Issue #22, Champagne Tasting Notes
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By Antonio Galloni
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Champagne’s Golden Age (Nov 2015), 11/1/2015, (See more on Vinous...)
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By John Gilman
(NV Jacques Selosse “Initial” Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (Avize) Disgorged July 2012) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/Jun 2015, Issue #57, The June 2015 Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report Tales From Two Weeks In the Region in April
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Champagne – A Wine For All Seasons (Nov 2013), (See more on Vinous...)
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By John Gilman
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Jul/Aug 2013, Issue #46, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report Summer of 2013
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By Brad Baker
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May 2013, Issue #16, Champagne Tasting Notes
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By Julia Harding, MW
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3/21/2013, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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Champagne: So Much More Than a Celebration Wine (Oct 2012), (See more on Vinous...)
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By John Gilman
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Jul/Aug 2012, Issue #40, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report
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New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2011), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Brad Baker
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September 2011, Issue #12, Non-Vintage Champagne: Drink It When You Like It
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January 2009, Issue #1, Tasting Notes of Champagne and Sparkling Wines
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By Richard Jennings
(NV Jacques Selosse Initial) Light golden color with steady, tiny bubbles; oxidative, manzanilla, vaguely smoky nose; tasty, elegant, tart lemon, oxidative, mineral palate; long finish (based on '06, '05 & '04 vintages)
9/23/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(NV Jacques Selosse Initial) Light golden yellow color with few, steady, tiny bubbles; oxidative, fino sherry, oxidized apple, toasted almond, light honeysuckle nose; tight, fino sherry, very tart apple, mineral palate with steely, medium-plus acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points (disgorged 12/1/11; great pairing with smoked salmon and other smoked fish)
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By Richard Jennings
(NV Jacques Selosse Initial) Light lemon yellow color with abundant tiny bubbles; lightly oxidized apple, chalk, mineral nose; tasty, tart apple, tart lemon, mineral palate with scintillating acidity; medium-plus finish (disgorged April 24, 2012)
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By Richard Jennings
(NV Jacques Selosse Initial) Light golden yellow color; lightly oxidized, rock salt, baked lemon, tart apple nose; tasty, light footed, rock salt, very minerally, quinine, very tart apple palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
(NV Jacques Selosse Initial) Light golden yellow color; intriguing nose, a little oxidative, very tart kumquat, lemon peel, hazelnut nose; nutty, sherried, tart lemon, mineral palate with depth and grip, and a ginger note that develops with air; long finish
3/15/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
Sommelier Journal
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By Alfonso Cevola, CSW
(NV Jacques Selosse Blanc de Blancs Brut Initiale, Champagne, France) This classic Blanc de Blancs is hands down the most memorable white wine I have tried this year. Not knowing what to expect, I discovered depth and power. I am still reeling from the finish, so delicate yet persistent, without becoming rapacious. As a personal indulgence for special moments—birthdays or holidays, with family and friends—this is a perfect choice. The wine is assembled from three vintages and aged two years before disgorgement. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009
December 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)
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Wine Definition
- VintageNV
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerJacques Selosse
- VarietyChardonnay
- DesignationInitial
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne Grand Cru
- Display optionsHide variety and appellation
- UPC/EAN Code000004751007, 055804617503, 4000145616858, 7350075500015, 7350075500039
4/13/2024 - Zunga Likes this wine: 90 Points
Certainly not as good as my last bottle. Similar characteristics like dark color, but not nearly as good as I remembered in our last bottle, but that’s wine…
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4/8/2024 - TWSA Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose: white flower, honey, steel
Notes: 2.5g dosage, disgorged June 2023. Wonderfully oxidative like all other Jacques Selosse. This is like the mini version of the VO I had a couple of days ago - similar nose/feel/structure but probably less intense and precise. This is not quite ready today and needs a couple more years to gain its complexity and smoothness .
Drink: 2028+
Rating: 90
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4/5/2024 - JRockEsq Likes this wine: 95 Points
Method: tasted at the domaine (in the cellar) with Anselme; vintages '17, '16, and '15; disg. Oct. 2023
Nose: nuts, cherry, sherry
Palate: ripe lemon confit, salt, light cream, spice, mineral; long finish with light nut and minerality; full- and very vinous body; medium+ strength pinpoint mousse; medium+ acidity
Overall thoughts: Wow! So rich, interesting, and complex! The mouthfeel is incredible. Excellent wine.
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3/31/2024 - Mag357 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Disg 07, 02 base
Much more balance than the disg 08 here, brioch scents, chalky, rich and powerful, ending in a moderately long and fresh finish.
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3/31/2024 - Mag357 wrote:
disg 08, 01 base.
Brioche and lemony scents, followed by a tad too sweet mouthfeel (for my taste), good but notoutstanding depth of flavors, lacking a bit of energy in the end.
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