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.
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "Disgorged in April 2024 with a dosage of two grams per liter, Sélèque’s 2019 Soliste Meunier Pierry 1er Cru Les Gouttes d'Or is produced from old Pinot Meunier vines—planted between 1951 and 1968 with heritage massal selections—rooted in a mere 35 centimeters of clay-silt topsoil overlying soft chalk bedrock. This is a warmer vineyard site, situated near the city, and it is typically among the first plots harvested. The wine opens with an expressive bouquet of orange zest, blanched almonds, toasted bread and a faint hint of coriander seed. On the palate, it is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with a concentrated core of fruit underpinned by vibrant acidity, concluding with a persistent, subtly perfumed finish."
Vinification: 100% oak barrels. Without fining and filtering. Dosage: 1.5g/l.
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "Disgorged in April 2024 with a dosage of two grams per liter, Sélèque’s 2019 Soliste Meunier Pierry 1er Cru Les Gouttes d'Or is produced from old Pinot Meunier vines—planted between 1951 and 1968 with heritage massal selections—rooted in a mere 35 centimeters of clay-silt topsoil overlying soft chalk bedrock. This is a warmer vineyard site, situated near the city, and it is typically among the first plots harvested. The wine opens with an expressive bouquet of orange zest, blanched almonds, toasted bread and a faint hint of coriander seed. On the palate, it is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with a concentrated core of fruit underpinned by vibrant acidity, concluding with a persistent, subtly perfumed finish."
Vinification: 100% oak barrels. Without fining and filtering. Dosage: 1.5g/l.
