Selosse Pajon

The house of Selosse-Pajon is based in Chavot-Courcourt, about 4.5 kilometres south of Épernay. By their own account, the Selosse and Pajon families have been selling champagne for more than 150 years. Today's estate is run by Corinne and Jérôme. Both come from Champagne winegrowing families and have brought their domaines together under one roof. It is a Récoltant-Manipulant: the house makes and sells champagne from its own grapes.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The family farms 6 hectares of vines. They lie in the Marne Valley, on the southern slopes of Épernay and in the Côte des Blancs, in the grand cru village of Avize. The varieties grown are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The house points out that the soil, relief, exposure, vine age and grape variety of each plot shape the wine. The grapes are picked by hand, and the wines are made by the traditional method.

The cuvées

The range runs from brut and demi-sec through rosé to blanc de blancs. The cuvées include:

• Rendez-vous: a blanc de blancs from 100% Chardonnay. The house recommends it as an aperitif and with fish.
• Fût de chêne Élégance: a brut cuvée aged in oak barrels.
• Rosé d'assemblage and Rosé de saignée.
• Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Avize Clos Roger, as well as a Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes in the Marius Selosse line.
• Cuvée Marius: made without sulphites and without added sugar.

The house also bottles vintage champagne. The 2017 millésime is made up of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. Of the Chardonnay, 40% was vinified in barrel. The wine is dosed as a brut and aged for at least six years. In general, the house ages its vintage champagnes on the lees for at least four years.

Visits and tastings

Visits and tastings are possible by appointment. According to Bienvenue à la ferme, the tasting is free of charge. There is also a guest house on the farm, sleeping up to eight people. Address: 4 Rue de la Libération, 51530 Chavot-Courcourt.