J.-M SELEQUE (18) BRUT NATURE SOLESSENCE ELEVAGE PROLONGE

Based in the in the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay village of Pierrry, the Champagnes of Jean Marque Sélèque's tiny domaine have earned well deserved critical acclaim. Kristaps Karklins, of The Wine Advocate, writes: "Jean-Marc Sélèque stands among the most dynamic young producers in Champagne... As his viticultural progress bears dividends, these wines go from strength to strength." Under his stewardship since 2008, the estate has embraced many biodynamic principles, parcel-by-parcel vinification and yield reduction measures. A state-of-the-art winery (completed in 2015) enables gentle gravity-flow transfers while large barrels are employed for micro-oxygenation. Even with contributions of grapes from four neighboring like-minded organic vignerons, the total production of J-M Sélèque is less than 10,000 cases a year divided among a diverse portfolio of 12 cuvées - most of which are never seen in the U.S.