Extra Brut Sous Mont
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years after disgorgement, though it possesses the structure to age further.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Part of Anselme Selosse's legendary single-vineyard (lieu-dit) collection, 'Sous le Mont' originates from a premier cru parcel in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. This steep, east-facing slope is characterized by chalky soils rich in calcium carbonate and magnesium, which imparts a distinctive savory, almost salty minerality to the wine. Unlike typical heavy Pinot Noirs from the region, Selosse's minimalist, oxidative winemaking—utilizing wild yeasts, fermentation in oak casks, and a solera-style perpetual reserve—creates a Champagne of extraordinary complexity. It is celebrated for its singular profile of bitter orange, exotic spices, and deep umami notes, representing a masterclass in terroir-driven viticulture.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1949 in the Grand Cru village of Avize, Champagne Jacques Selosse rose to legendary status under the visionary leadership of Anselme Selosse, who took over the estate in 1974. Applying Burgundian winemaking philosophies to the Côte des Blancs, Anselme pioneered low yields, organic viticulture, and fermentation in oak casks, fundamentally transforming modern Champagne production. The estate is celebrated for its highly individualistic, terroir-driven cuvées, including the solera-aged Substance and the acclaimed Lieux-dits series, which showcase an unparalleled depth, oxidative complexity, and vinous character.