Substance Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
The Substance is perhaps the most controversial, most discussed and most coveted Champagne in the world. A Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from Avize crafted using the Solera method since 1986 — each bottle contains wines from different decades. Burgundian barriques, indigenous yeasts, voluntary oxidation. Dosage with grape fructose only. CellarTracker average: 94.3 points.
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Jacques Selosse's Substance is a Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay, from Grand Cru vineyards in Avize with vines over fifty years old, crafted using a Solera begun in 1986. Separate fermentation by parcel in oak barriques with indigenous yeasts and weekly bâtonnage. Natural and restrained malolactic. Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 6-7 years. Dosage with pure grape fructose: ~1.33 g/l. No filtration.
Oxidation as a virtuous element: this is Selosse's revolution. The Substance takes this philosophy to its extreme — every disgorgement is different, every bottle tells a different layer of the story of Avize from the 1980s to today.
Sommelier's note
“"Brilliant golden. Dried citrus, ripe yellow fruit, honey, sweet spices, dried fruit and well-integrated oxidative notes. On the palate: rich, enveloping, silky texture, vibrant acidity and a saline close of very long persistence. To be drunk at least 4 months after disgorgement."”
Organoleptic analysis
Sensory profile
COLORE
Brilliant golden yellow; very fine, continuous and very elegant perlage.
PROFUMO
Complex bouquet of ripe citrus, white flowers, toasted and mineral notes.
GUSTO
Taut and deep, great freshness and savouriness; very long and creamy finish.
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Alcohol content
12.5%
Pairings
Foie gras, oysters, lobster, truffle risotto, aged cheeses
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