J-M Seleque Champagne - Premier Cru Partition 2019

After returning to his family domaine in 2008, Jean-Marc Sélèque, a third generation grower, alongside his wife Oriane, are making a strong case for the incredible terroirs of the Marne Valley. Today, he owns about 9 hectares in 45 parcels spread out over 7 villages mainly on the southern slopes of Épernay.

The cornerstone of the “Sélèque” style revolves around the search for a wine’s natural balance and a pure expression of terroir. Rigorous work in the vineyard, healthy and perfectly ripe fruit, no vinification trickery, the smallest possible amount of sulfur, extended lees aging sur latte and extremely limited use of dosage - these are just some of the elements that result in wines that are vibrant and alive.

Partitinon is a unique composition of 7 wines from the 7 most beautiful plots of the estate, and vinified in oak barrels like 7 musical notes to create a harmonious blend, a Score. Blend: 72 % Chardonnay, 14 % Meunier, 14 % Pinot Noir

Terroirs: Vertus 1er Cru • La Justice planted in 1950 / Dizy 1er Cru • Moque-bottle planted in 1985 / Epernay • Les Frileux planted in 1959 / Mardeuil • Les Basses Ronces planted in 1982 / Pierry 1er Cru • Les Tartières / Les Porgeons planted in 1990 and 1985 / Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gouttes d’Or planted in 1951 / Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gayères planted in 1974.

Soil: Mainly clay loaded with flint and limestone. Subsoil: Campanian chalk at different depth. Vinification: 100% oak barrels from 350 to 600 liters. No fining or filtration. Aging: Natural corks for 5 years for the bottles and 8 years for magnums. Dosage: Extra Brut – 2g/L. PRODUCTION: 2300 bottles and 150 magnums.

Producer: J-M Seleque

Country: France

Region: Champagne

Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

Appellation: Champagne 

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml