{"product_id":"jacques-selosse-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-millesime-2002","title":"Jacques Selosse Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésime 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacques Selosse Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2002 is a benchmark Chardonnay Champagne from one of the region’s most revered names. Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Avize and shaped by an expressive, terroir-driven style, it combines elegance, depth, and a distinct sense of place. The 2002 vintage adds another layer of prestige, as it is widely regarded as one of Champagne’s finest modern harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous golden hue with a refined, persistent mousse. The nose is layered and complex, opening with ripe yellow apple and pear before unfolding into brioche, toasted bread, hazelnut, and a subtle honeyed, lightly oxidative note.\n\nThe palate is rich yet precise, with a creamy texture, vibrant acidity, and a chalky mineral backbone that keeps everything focused. Flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and brioche linger on a long, elegant finish. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, and it continues to evolve beautifully over time, gaining even more nuance and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay grown in Grand Cru vineyards in Avize, a site prized for its chalky soils and exceptional mineral expression. Jacques Selosse is known for working with low yields and a highly artisanal, terroir-focused approach, allowing the character of the vineyard and vintage to come through clearly. The 2002 harvest delivered ripe, balanced fruit, and the wine was vinified to preserve both concentration and finesse, with the subtle oxidative style that has become part of the Selosse signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent with premium seafood such as scallops, lobster, oysters, and other shellfish, as well as delicate fish dishes, foie gras, or aged creamy cheeses. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C to fully appreciate its texture and aromatic detail. 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\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Jacques Selosse is one of the most influential and admired producers in Champagne, founded in Avize and now synonymous with expressive, terroir-driven wines. Under Anselme Selosse and later his family, the domaine helped redefine expectations for Champagne through low-intervention viticulture, small-production precision, and a distinctive, age-worthy style. Today, Selosse stands as a reference point for collectors and enthusiasts seeking some of the most distinctive wines in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Jacques Selosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255031288145,"sku":"FW-1200","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/jacques_selosse_bdb_2003_1_1.png?v=1783455887","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/jacques-selosse-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-millesime-2002","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}