Lieux-Dits Sous le Mont RP05
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from release, though its exceptional structure allows it to age gracefully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, cured Iberico ham
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Part of Anselme Selosse's legendary lieu-dit collection, 'Sous le Mont' originates from a single, steeply sloped Premier Cru parcel in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. This Blanc de Noirs is crafted entirely from Pinot Noir, grown in a unique terroir characterized by chalky soils with a high concentration of magnesium. Anselme famously notes that this magnesium content imparts a distinctive, noble bitterness and savory complexity to the wine, reminiscent of wild herbs and dark spices. Vinified in oak casks using wild yeasts and aged using a fractional blending system, this Champagne is a masterclass in vinous depth. It eschews typical sparkling fruitiness in favor of an oxidative, deeply mineral, and structured profile that reflects the soul of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
🍾 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.