J-M Sélèque Brut Nature Champagne Solessence NV

94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "I love all the candied citrus and white tree fruit aromas of this sophisticated Brut Nature that has impressive depth and a precise harmony of chalky acidity with generous berry fruits. Long mineral finish. A cuvee of 50% chardonnay with 40% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir, of which half was a solera of reserve wines. Disgorged in October 2022. Drink now. (7/3/23)"

92 points Kristaps Karklins (Wine Advocate): "Disgorged in April 2024 after five years of maturation under cork, the 2019 vintage–based NV Extra Brut Solessence Nature is a dosage-free iteration of the standard NV Solessence, distinguished by extended aging sur lattes. It opens with an expressive bouquet of jasmine, orange zest, pear and brioche, with a hint of exotic fruit. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, combining depth and texture with tangy acidity. This cuvée balances the maturity characteristic of the vintage with underlying tension, culminating in a long, saline finish. More harmoniously integrated than the regular 2022-based edition, it exemplifies the potential and rationale behind Sélèque’s decision to prolong the aging for his flagship cuvée. Drink: 2025-2032. (7/17/25)"

92 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(base 2018; 50% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir). Another cuvée based on the Solessence base blend, Sélèque’s Nature bottles rest some three additional years in the cellar building complexities. Bottled under cork for tirage, it is taking the time extremely well, showing some serious gastronomic qualities and structuring phenolics. Sweetly fruity with yeasty richness, the ending feels very dry but without any aggression. (Mar 2024)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$105 list] The NV Brut Nature Solessence is creamy, textured and super-expressive. Based on 2017 plus 50% reserve wines, the blend works so well here in adding flavor and textural complexity. Dried pear, spice, chamomile, apricot and dried rose petal all run through this expressive, open-knit Champagne. The blend is 50% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir. Disgorged: October, 2022. No dosage. Drink: 2032-2040. (Nov 2023)"