92+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Based on the 2019 vintage, complemented by 50% reserve wines, the new release of Sélèque's NV Extra Brut Solessence offers up aromas of sweet orchard fruit, fresh bread, white cherries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, it's vibrant and complete, uniting immediate appeal with the substance and cut to age with grace. This estate simply doesn't miss a beat these days Drink: 2022-2035. (Aug 2022)"
92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): " The bottling is composed from a cépages of fifty percent chardonnay, forty percent pinot meunier and ten percent pinot noir, but with half of the cuvée made up of reserve wines from the solera that is dedicated to this bottling. The base year 2017 Solessence Extra But was disgorged in February of 2020 and finished with a dosage of 2.5 grams per liter. The wine is beautifully expressive on the nose today, wafting from the glass in a refined blend of pear, brioche, chalky soil tones, spring flowers and a distinctive topnote of fresh almond. On the palate the wine is still youthful, but starting to stir from behind its lovely structural elements, offering up a full-bodied and focused format, a lovely core of fruit, fine soil undertow and grip, still snappy acids, refined mousse and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish. To my palate, about 2023 is where I would optimally want to start drinking this lovely bottle, as there is still more to unfold here, but it is certainly easy to drink right now in its more youthful guise. 2021-2045. (Sep/Oct 2021)"
92 points Antonio Galoni (Vinous): "The NV Brut Nature Solessence Nature 7 Villages is a blend of old-vine Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir bottled with no dosage. Time in the cellar (the base vintage is 2014) gives the wine a natural feeling of richness and depth that is quite compelling. Dried lemon, chamomile, crushed flowers and herbs lend a very pretty savory character throughout. This is such a pretty and expressive Champagne. Disgorged: October, 2019. Drink: 2020-2026. (Nov 2020)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "The main nonvintage cuvée from this young producer who is based just south of Épernay is dry in the house style, giving the tense and finely structured fruit plenty of space to speak. This is a tightly wrought Champagne but one with such great white- and citrus-fruit flavors that it is ready to drink. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
92 points James Suckling: "Lots of orange peel, pomelo, rust, walnut and toast here. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine bubbles. Silky texture. Tasty balance of citrus and nutty notes. Dry. 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir. Disgorged in November 2021. Dosage 2g/L. Drink now. (8/8/22)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "Bright acidity buoys flavors of ripe raspberry and cherry, pickled ginger and salted almond on the palate of this creamy Champagne. Lively, spiced finish. Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir. Drink no. (12/15/22)"
92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): " The bottling is composed from a cépages of fifty percent chardonnay, forty percent pinot meunier and ten percent pinot noir, but with half of the cuvée made up of reserve wines from the solera that is dedicated to this bottling. The base year 2017 Solessence Extra But was disgorged in February of 2020 and finished with a dosage of 2.5 grams per liter. The wine is beautifully expressive on the nose today, wafting from the glass in a refined blend of pear, brioche, chalky soil tones, spring flowers and a distinctive topnote of fresh almond. On the palate the wine is still youthful, but starting to stir from behind its lovely structural elements, offering up a full-bodied and focused format, a lovely core of fruit, fine soil undertow and grip, still snappy acids, refined mousse and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish. To my palate, about 2023 is where I would optimally want to start drinking this lovely bottle, as there is still more to unfold here, but it is certainly easy to drink right now in its more youthful guise. 2021-2045. (Sep/Oct 2021)"
92 points Antonio Galoni (Vinous): "The NV Brut Nature Solessence Nature 7 Villages is a blend of old-vine Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir bottled with no dosage. Time in the cellar (the base vintage is 2014) gives the wine a natural feeling of richness and depth that is quite compelling. Dried lemon, chamomile, crushed flowers and herbs lend a very pretty savory character throughout. This is such a pretty and expressive Champagne. Disgorged: October, 2019. Drink: 2020-2026. (Nov 2020)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "The main nonvintage cuvée from this young producer who is based just south of Épernay is dry in the house style, giving the tense and finely structured fruit plenty of space to speak. This is a tightly wrought Champagne but one with such great white- and citrus-fruit flavors that it is ready to drink. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2020)"
92 points James Suckling: "Lots of orange peel, pomelo, rust, walnut and toast here. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine bubbles. Silky texture. Tasty balance of citrus and nutty notes. Dry. 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir. Disgorged in November 2021. Dosage 2g/L. Drink now. (8/8/22)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "Bright acidity buoys flavors of ripe raspberry and cherry, pickled ginger and salted almond on the palate of this creamy Champagne. Lively, spiced finish. Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir. Drink no. (12/15/22)"
| Product SKU | 345100 |
| Producer | J-M Sélèque |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| SubRegion | Vallée de la Marne |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Designation | Extra Brut |
| Vintage | NV |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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