Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia Here too there is just

Here too there is just enough reduction present to blur the nuances of the fruit though the hallmark spice elements do peek through

but this is going to need to develop quite a bit of depth over the course of the next few years as it’s presently borderline one-dimensional

and proprietor Nik Weis – continued their streak of highly successful harvests this year

Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat

Note that my conclusion assumes that the reduction displayed by the nose eventually dissipates with age

Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia Here too there is justThe NV (2017) Extra Brut Substance is a stunner. Rich and exotic, but not at all heavy, Substance dazzles in this release. Candied orange peel, chamomile, marzipan, dried flowers and a hint of spice all take shape in the glass. This release is quite approachable today, but time and experience have taught me that Substance really blossoms with a few years in bottle. This is a very sexy Champagne. Disgorged, January 9, 2025.