Lieux-Dits Cote Faron Disgorged 2020
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from its disgorgement date, though it possesses the structure to develop beautifully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, creamy wild mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Jacques Selosse's Lieux-Dits series represents the pinnacle of single-terroir expression in Champagne, and 'Côte Faron' is a legendary showcase of the historic Grand Cru village of Aÿ. Originally released under the name 'Contraste,' this cuvée is a Blanc de Noirs crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grown on a remarkably steep, south-facing slope. This intense sun exposure yields grapes of immense power and maturity. Anselme Selosse applies his signature Burgundian approach here, utilizing a perpetual reserve (solera) system started in 1994, with fermentation and aging in oak casks. The result is an incredibly vinous, oxidative, and multi-layered Champagne that challenges the traditional boundaries of the region, balancing the muscularity of Aÿ Pinot Noir with a deep mineral core and complex autolytic notes.
🍾 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.