Selosse Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Substance NV

100 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Since awarding the July 2019 disgorgement of Selosse's emblematic NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Substance a three-digit score, readers won't be surprised to learn that I've drunk a dozen bottles—all in the interest of due diligence, of course. Happily, the wine continues to show extraordinarily well, bursting from the glass with aromas of honeyed pears, buttered toast, candied peel, fenugreek and almond paste. Full-bodied, textural and enveloping, it's vinous, concentrated and sapid, marrying to remarkable effect the unique patina imparted by Selosse's distinctive winemaking practices with the powerful yet incisive profile that defines Avize. This is a brilliant Champagne, and my only regret is that I doubt I'll have any bottles left five years from now. Drink: 2020-2030. (Mar 2021)"

98 points La Revue du Vin de France: "More demonstrative, Substance (disgorged on July 27, 2020) pushes further the oxidative character and the opulence of the solera, which began in 1986 until 2012. A very beautiful champagne with Andalusian bitterness and immense richness in retro-olfaction for a winter table. Why not with a beautiful feathered game? Wines at the top. (2023)"

98 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2023).

97 points Yohan Castaing (Decanter): "This grand cru blanc de blancs produced with grapes from Avize is the result of a solera started in 1986. Only 11 barrels are produced each year (totally around 1,700 bottles). Remarkable aromatic intensity for a nose of white flowers, honey, and white pepper, but what impresses most is its precision along with cool menthol overtones. On the palate, there is the telltale chalky tension of Selosse Champagnes as well as a crystalline sharpness of outline. A superb, classy Champagne sure to set off an outburst of bravos. Drink: 2021-2030. (12/7/21)"

96.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.

96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The NV (2010) Extra-Brut Substance is fabulous. Anselme and Guillaume Selosse craft a Champagne that is at once opulent and vibrant in Substance, which is made from a solera-style blend that goes back to 1986. That blend of vintages over time yields a Champagne with unreal textural and flavor complexity. There's just no other wine in Champagne like it. A hint of reduction adds character to the rich, honeyed Chardonnay fruit in a Substance that hits all the right notes. Disgorged: January 30, 2020. Drink: 2020-2030. (Nov 2020)"

96 points Richard Juhlin (Decanter): "So much Selosse! Intense and personal. Our bottle was very mature with a fat, oily character. Loads of different nuts, sesame oil, Istanbul market spices and dried sweet fruits. Huge!"