Grand Cru Brut Initial

The Grand Cru Brut Initial is the entry point to the world of Jacques Selosse and shows a good deal of the house style at the same time. It is a blanc de blancs from grand cru sites, made from a blend of three vintages. With a maximum of 33,000 bottles a year, it is comparatively easy to find for a house of this reputation, but it remains a grower rarity. Selosse stands for chardonnay with depth, ageing in wood and a strong sense of individuality.

In the glass it convinces with purity and precision. The wine is built for the table and needs no restraint at dinner: it goes with seafood, pan-fried fish, poultry and mature cheese. Serve it at 10 to 12 degrees in a large white wine glass so that it can open up. A short spell in a decanter can do it good.