Jacques Selosse NV Initial Brut Champagne
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Average Critic Score: 95.0/100
Jacques Selosse's Initial is the entry cuvee of cult grower Anselme Selosse, a Blanc de Blancs drawn from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant and Oger. The current release earned 95 points from both Antonio Galloni (Vinous) and Kristaps Karklins (Wine Advocate).
Classy, elegant and polished. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and chalk all grace the palate. I am so impressed with the quality and texture of the mousse - a gorgeous Initial, one of the finest in recent memory. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (95 pts)
Critic Reviews
95 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The NV Extra-Brut Initial is classy, elegant and polished. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and chalk all grace the palate. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the quality and texture of the mousse. This is a gorgeous Initial, one of the finest in recent memory. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter.”
95 Points - Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate
“The new, flamboyant rendition of Selosse's NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Initial is based on the 2019 vintage, incorporating reserve wines from 2018 and 2017, and was disgorged in April 2025 with a dosage of 2.7 grams per liter. Leaping from the glass with aromas of orange peel, peach, dried apricot and toasted bread mingled with beeswax, it is a full-bodied, rich and concentrated wine built around a muscular core and underpinned by ripe yet vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, saline finish. This cuvee is drawn from Avize and Cramant, with a small proportion from Oger, and is typically disgorged several times a year.”