THE PRODUCER
J M Sélèque stands as a beacon of excitement in the Champagne region, crafting
wines that mirror the finesse of top-tier white Burgundy rather than
conventional NV Champagne. Since the 1960s, this family-run estate has nurtured
their 9 hectares of vineyards across 7 villages in Côteaux Sud d’Épernay, Vallée
de la Marne, and Côte de Blancs. Their Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Meunier (40%),
and Pinot Noir (10%) vines, mostly planted in the 1960s and 80s, boast maturity
and depth.

Under the helm of current winemaker Jean-Marc Sélèque since 2008, the estate has
embraced biodynamic principles, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and low yields.
Their state-of-the-art winery, completed in 2015, enables a gentle approach with
gravity, native yeast, and large barrels for delicate micro-oxygenation. Low
dosage preserves freshness, allowing the terroir to take center stage in every
sip. Tailored vinification celebrates the unique character of each terroir,
echoing the harmonious notes of Jean-Marc's musical passion, which resonates
throughout the winery. Just as every village represents a distinct note in a
musical score, each terroir embodies its own identity and complexity in J M
Sélèque's exceptional wines.

THE WINE
The grapes hail from seven distinct villages: Pierry, Moussy, Épernay, Mardeuil,
Dizy, Boursault, and Vertus. This Champagne isn't just easy to enjoy; it's a
delightful revelation of underrated complexity and refreshing vitality (base
vintage 2021). Perfect for sharing with friends.

INFORMATION
Type:SparklingVintage:NVCountry:FranceRegion:ChampagneSub Region:Non Vintage
Grape:50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% Pinot NoirStyle:Complex and
Traditional
Sweetness:DryABV:12.5%Drinking window:2024 - 2045Size:750mlFood match:Shellfish,
Crab and LobsterCRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.