(NV Jacques Selosse Brut Blanc de Blancs) The wine had such a fine mousse the bubbles seemed almost incidental. They just adding textural complexity rather than a full on bubbly component which seemed to be a trend in all the wines except one. The nose was bursting with minerals, salt and butter notes. The palate was just so refined and juicy it hurt. This was some seriously emotional wine and we had six more to go. The finish had, to quote David Schiznizzle, "an amazing call and response" between minerals, salt and light appley fruit. The concentration was fantastic and it seemed alive as it caressed every single taste bud in your mouth. Lovely stuff. Remember, I am an unabashed Blanc de Blancs junkie. Love the minerality and linear quality of fine Blanc de Blancs.
By Lyle Fass
(NV Jacques Selosse Brut Blanc de Blancs) The wine had such a fine mousse the bubbles seemed almost incidental. They just adding textural complexity rather than a full on bubbly component which seemed to be a trend in all the wines except one. The nose was bursting with minerals, salt and butter notes. The palate was just so refined and juicy it hurt. This was some seriously emotional wine and we had six more to go. The finish had, to quote David Schiznizzle, "an amazing call and response" between minerals, salt and light appley fruit. The concentration was fantastic and it seemed alive as it caressed every single taste bud in your mouth. Lovely stuff. Remember, I am an unabashed Blanc de Blancs junkie. Love the minerality and linear quality of fine Blanc de Blancs.10/22/2007, (See more on Rockss and Fruit...)