Lieux-Dits Cote Faron Disgorged 2023
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years after its disgorgement date, though it possesses the structure to cellar for much longer.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Jacques Selosse's 'Côte Faron' is a legendary single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs originating from a remarkably steep, south-facing parcel in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ. Originally released under the name 'Contraste', this cuvée is a masterclass in terroir-driven Champagne, crafted using a perpetual reserve system. The intense sun exposure of the Côte Faron slope yields Pinot Noir of extraordinary power, structure, and ripeness, which Anselme Selosse coaxes into a vinous, oxidative masterpiece. Fermented in oak casks with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention, this Champagne offers a profound dialogue between the chalky soils of Aÿ and Selosse's singular winemaking philosophy, resulting in a rich, deeply textured, and highly individualistic wine.
🍾 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.