Lieux-dits Les Carelles Disgorged 2012
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years after its disgorgement date.
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Pan-seared turbot, roasted veal with chanterelles, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the legendary Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, 'Les Carelles' is one of Anselme Selosse's highly coveted single-vineyard (lieu-dit) Champagnes. The name 'Les Carelles' refers to the historic chalk quarries nearby, where square stones ('carreaux') were once excavated. This terroir is defined by intense, powdery chalk soils on a steep, south-facing slope, which yields Chardonnay of extraordinary tension and mineral drive. To capture the pure essence of this site across time, Selosse utilizes a solera system begun in 2003, blending multiple vintages before aging in oak casks. The resulting Champagne is a masterclass in oxidative complexity, boasting notes of toasted brioche, dried citrus, and a profound, saline minerality that defines the legendary Côte des Blancs.
🍾 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.