Limited Edition WinesJacques Selosse - Marc Colin - Laurent Ponsot
Jacques Selosse Exquise Champagne Sec (RP04) NV
Usually made with the same blend, “Exquise” is Selosse’s slightly sweeter version of “Initial.” While most Selosse wines are extra-brut, this cuvée is a rare exception: a rich, sweet-style Blanc de Blancs crafted from Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, mainly Avize, Cramant, and Oger. The higher sugar dosage of 22-24 g/l provides a creamier texture and a subtly sweeter finish.
On the nose, Jacques Selosse's "Exquise" offers delicate aromas of brioche, honey, apple, and pastry. The palate is very aromatic, fresh, rich, and juicy, yet balanced by high acidity and mineral notes, with ripe peach, pear, and toasted nuances. The elevated, sweet dosage is balanced by the house’s slightly oxidative style, creating a complex Champagne that’s recommended with desserts but also suitable as an aperitif (as was the case that day). Lovely!
Production ranges from 1,000 to 3,600 bottles per year, making this limited Champagne highly sought after.
Domaine Marc Colin et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru Burgundy 2017
Domaine Marc Colin was founded in the 1970s and expanded during the 1980s and 1990s by Marc and his wife, Michele. Their four children followed their example. Pierre-Yves took his part of the family vineyards to start his own wineries in the early 2000s, while Damien, Joseph, and Caroline now run the Domaine, managing around 12 hectares across 26 appellations. From their cellar in St. Aubin, Damien produces a superb selection of wines that are both pure and expressive. The work in the vineyards and cellar is kept as simple as possible, with careful attention to detail.
Based on the excellent, high-quality vintage for white Burgundy, the 2017 Domaine Marc Colin et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru is a rare and highly sought-after wine that offers breathtaking elegance, intense minerality, and concentration, with notes of white peach, hazelnut, and honey. Although enjoyable now, it will benefit from a few more years in the cellar to reach peak maturity. Beautiful wine!
This Montrachet is made from a 0.06 ha parcel of 75+-year-old vines on the Chassagne side. Only 275 liters were produced—which is roughly the equivalent of less than 2 Burgundy barrels, or about 366 bottles—and it was aged in 50% new wood.
Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru An Zero Burgundy 2015
Laurent Ponsot was born into a winegrowing family in Morey-St.-Denis in the 1950s. He grew up working alongside his father, Jean-Marie Ponsot, at the family’s Domaine Ponsot, among barrels, vats, and vines. For a while in his 20s, Laurent lived in Paris and built a successful travel agency there. In 1981, Laurent returned to Domaine Ponsot, where he became the fourth generation of his family to serve as winemaker. After 36 years, Laurent left the family Domaine in February 2017 to pursue a new wine venture. He is joined in this new effort, simply called Laurent Ponsot, by his son Clément. Above all, Laurent Ponsot remains a vine grower and continues to farm a core set of Burgundian appellations.
The 2015 vintage was his first to produce this wine, which is why the “An Zero”, meaning “Year Zero”, appears on the labels of his 2015 vintage wines, signifying the inaugural release of his new negociant business, Laurent Ponsot SAS, after he left the family estate, Domaine Ponsot. While 2015 was the initial release ("An Zero"), Ponsot considers 2016 to be the first "bona fide" vintage for his new project, with wines named after trees (reds) or flowers (whites), for example, the “An Zero” cuvee has been renamed as “Cuvee du Saule”. Laurent Ponsot focuses on high-quality, sustainably farmed Burgundy wines with zero new oak, low sulphur, and innovative, "connected" packaging designed to ensure authenticity and temperature control.
Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin “An Zero” 2015 is a beautifully crafted wine, boasting a spicy, elegant, and fresh nose with aromas of ripe red and dark cherries, cassis, plum, violet, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is medium-bodied, with flavors of dark cherries and blueberries. It is well-structured and of good length, with supple tannins and balanced acidity, though a somewhat austere heartiness persists on the finish. Some may describe it as refined elegance, but I would have preferred a bit more substance and minerality to enhance it. Overall, this is a very good wine, though a bit dry and austere for my taste; it might benefit from a few more years of aging.
Only a few barrels are produced, making this wine's availability very scarce.
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