Jacques Selosse Initial 2012 with a slightly marked label contains the same cuvée as the standard listing. Its stated condition relates to presentation, not a distinct wine.
About This Champagne
Initial is a multi-harvest Chardonnay blend from Avize, Oger and Cramant. The year in this product name has not been established as a vintage, so it should be confirmed against the back label.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Baked apple, lemon peel and a trace of toasted bread.
- Palate: Broad orchard fruit is checked by a chalky line.
- Finish: The dry close carries a little savoury warmth.
Serving & Food
Pour cool in a white-wine glass. Roast chicken with lemon gives its orchard fruit a comfortable match.
How to Enjoy
Open with a meal to see how the multi-harvest blend develops in the glass.
Product Details
Producer: Jacques Selosse
Cuvée: Initial Blanc de Blancs
Region: Champagne, France
Grape: Chardonnay
Volume: 750mL
Condition: Slightly marked label
About the Maison
Jacques Selosse operates as a grower from Avize. Initial draws from Chardonnay sites in neighbouring grand cru villages, with successive harvests blended before bottling. This is distinct from the estate’s actual Millésimé cuvée, which carries a vintage. Wood fermentation and a period of bottle maturation contribute to the grower’s wine-like texture. Guillaume Selosse now leads the family estate.