Lieux-Dits Sous le Mont
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from disgorgement.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, cured charcuterie, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Part of Anselme Selosse's legendary single-vineyard series, 'Sous le Mont' is a singular Blanc de Noirs hailing from a steep, east-facing lieu-dit in the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The terroir here is unique; the chalky soil is rich in calcium carbonate, which infuses the Pinot Noir grapes with a distinct mineral tension and a signature savory, almost salty character. Crafted using Selosse's signature solera-style fractional blending system and fermented in oak casks, this Champagne eschews conventional fruitiness in favor of complex oxidative notes, bitter orange peel, exotic spices, and a deep umami finish. It stands as a masterclass in how micro-terroir and uncompromising winemaking can redefine a grape variety.
🍾 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.