Champagne J-M Sélèque
Soliste Pinot Noir Millésime 2017

The Champagne Soliste Pinot Noir Millésime 2017 by J-M Sélèque represents a single plot, a single grape variety and a single vintage: 100% Pinot Noir from the lieu-dit "Les Gayères", located in the Premier Cru village of Pierry. Les Gayères is located in the upper part of the central slope of Pierry, facing west. It was planted in 1974, on a clay soil fresh from Sparnacien, a soil characteristic of the region which includes freshwater quartz stones (historically prized for use in millstones) and contributes to the particularity of Pierry's wines. Here Pinot Noir ripens late and benefits from the setting sun to refine its aromas at the end of the harvest.

Deep Champagne Blanc de Noirs with low dosage (2 g/l) - making it an Extra Brut - which best expresses its terroir of origin. Limited production of only 1,550 bottles and 100 magnums.

Champagne J-M Sélèque

The story of Sélèque started in 1965, when Henry Sélèque planted the first parcels with his step-father John Bagnost (President of the co-op Pierry). His passion for the vines led Richard, Henri and François' son to study and investigate enology and he later started to produce Champagne in 1974, increasing the annual production up to 50,000 in the 90s. The third generation arrived in 2008, after Jean-Marc's period abroad: he joined the domaine and added his innovative and personal approach to develop Champagne. Nowadays the vineyards lie on a surface of 7.5 hectares over 7 villages in Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs: Pierry, Moussy, Epernay, Mardeuil, Dizy, Vertus and Boursault. The vines are 60% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir. The viticulture preserves the balance and values the biodiversity and the terroir, resulting in authentic Champagnes.