{"product_id":"jacques-selosse-extra-brut-blanc-de-blancs-1996","title":"Jacques Selosse Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacques Selosse Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1996 is a striking expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, shaped by one of Champagne’s most revered and distinctive houses. With its extra brut style, it delivers precision, mineral tension, and remarkable depth, while the 1996 vintage adds the kind of structure and longevity collectors prize in top Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Champagne shows a refined, persistent mousse and a pale golden hue that hints at its maturity. The nose unfolds with citrus peel, green and baked apple, toasted nuts, and brioche, layered with chalky mineral notes and a subtle oxidative complexity that brings added intrigue.\n\nThe palate is both elegant and intense, combining bright citrus freshness with richer flavors of ripe orchard fruit, roasted hazelnut, and spice. Its extra brut dryness gives the wine a clean, focused finish, while the fine bubbles and firm acidity keep everything beautifully balanced. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, and in magnum or well-stored bottles it can continue to evolve gracefully for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from Chardonnay grown in the Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, this wine reflects the region’s chalk-rich soils and cool climate, which are ideal for producing taut, mineral-driven Champagne. The grapes are typically harvested by hand to preserve fruit quality, and the wine is vinified with great care to emphasize texture, complexity, and terroir expression. Jacques Selosse is known for a hands-on approach and long lees aging, resulting in wines of depth, nuance, and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, sushi, or poultry with cream-based sauces, as well as aged hard cheeses and truffle-based dishes. Serve it chilled at around 8–10°C to allow its layered aromas and texture to come through. Decanting is not usually necessary, but a short period in the glass can help the wine open up and reveal its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jacques Selosse, based in Avize, is one of the most influential producers in modern Champagne and a benchmark for terroir-driven, characterful wines. Under the leadership of Anselme Selosse and now his family, the house became widely admired for its bold style, oxidative nuances, and exceptional vineyard work in the Côte des Blancs. Its wines are highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers alike, with a reputation for rarity, individuality, and outstanding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Jacques Selosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122395226354,"sku":"FW-1339","price":3345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/champagne_jacques_selosse_blanc_de_blancs_extra_brut_grand_cru_1996.png?v=1777475844","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/jacques-selosse-extra-brut-blanc-de-blancs-1996","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}