PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
JM Sélèque Quintette is a refined, terroir‑driven Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs: expressive Chardonnay across multiple Premier Crus, oak‑aged and reserve‑enhanced, with a vibrant saline backbone and creamy depth. It offers layered orchard and citrus notes, toasted nuts, and mineral purity—a captivating, gastronomic Champagne built for both celebration and contemplation.
100% Chardonnay sourced from five distinct Premier Cru villages across Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs (Vertus, Dizy, Épernay, Pierry, Mardeuil) — hence the name “Quintette”
Vines are older (planted 1950–1985), farmed organically with some biodynamic practices, using cover cropping and minimal intervention
Base vintage 2019 (for NV), complemented by ~20% foudre‑aged reserve wine aged in oak in a solera-style system
Fermented partly in oak, with native yeasts, minimal sulphur, no fining or filtration
Aged ≥3 years sur lie (5 years in Magnum), followed by Extra Brut dosage (2–4 g/L)
Complex nose: hazelnut, almonds, beeswax, orchard fruits (pear, baked apple), white flowers, brioche, and toast
Delicate citrus, apricot, ginger, and spiced pear hints give aromatic depth
Medium–full-bodied, with a creamy, layered mousse that remains lively and textural
Flavors of green apple, citrus pith, stone fruits, and subtle oak underscore its richness
Silky yet structured, precise with chalky minerality and saline drive
Finishes long, racy, and mineral‑driven — showing focused acidity, delicate salinity, and energizing tension
94 pts – Wine Advocate (William Kelley): “medium to full-bodied… layered, pillowy profile”
93 pts – Jeb Dunnuck: Echoes the appeal of rich fruit and refined salinity.
Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss): “crisp while deliciously textured. Wood aging… smoothed… elegant fruitiness”
Older vintages have scored 96 pts from James Suckling and Nick Stock.
Ideal with oysters, crudo, scallops, shellfish, and rich seafood that echo its saline precision
Its structure and zing also pair beautifully with poultry or creamy cheeses
Lot 2019, Disgorged October 2022, Dosage 4g/L
Robert Parker 94 Points: "The latest rendition of Sélèque's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Quintette is based on the 2019 vintage, complemented by 20% foudre-aged reserve wines drawn from a solera. Offering up aromas of hazelnuts, flowers, crisp pear and almonds, it's medium to full-bodied, with an ample, fleshy core of fruit and a layered, pillowy profile. Three or four grams of naturally residual sugar obviate the need for dosage.
As I've written before, Jean-Marc Sélèque is one of Champagne's most exciting and dynamic young producers. Based in Pierry in the Coteaux Sud d’Epernay, Sélèque returned to the family domaine in 2008 and immediately stopped the use of herbicides; but he dates his realization that the raw materials for greatness are to be found in agronomy and not in the cellar to 2012. Farming is essentially organic, with some biodynamic practices, with the soils cultivated mechanically (in some instances, by horse) and canopies hedged higher than the average for additional shade and photosynthesis. Winter and intra-row cover crops mitigate erosion and preserve moisture in the soil. In the winery, much of the production is vinified in wood, without fining or filtration, and Sélèque favors native fermentations and doesn't encourage or discourage malolactic. As his viticultural progress bears dividends, these wines go from strength to strength, and I find myself more and more impressed with every passing release. Now, a large underground and overground extension to his winery means Sélèque has the space and materials to be able to push his projects even further. Pierry enjoyed considerable historical celebrity, and thanks to Sélèque, it seems more than likely to regain it. Everything here comes recommended, and I warmly encourage readers to acquaint themselves with these wines.
One of Champagne's most exciting and dynamic young producers, Jean-Marc Sélèque is based in Pierry in the Coteaux Sud d’Epernay. He returned to the family domaine in 2008 and immediately stopped the use of herbicides; but he dates his realization that the raw materials for greatness are to be found in agronomy and not in the cellar to 2012. Farming is essentially organic, with some biodynamic practices, with the soils cultivated mechanically (in some instances, by horse) and canopies hedged higher than the average for additional shade and photosynthesis. Winter and intra-row cover crops mitigate erosion and preserve moisture in the soil. In the winery, much of the production is vinified in wood, without fining or filtration, and Sélèque favors native fermentations and doesn't encourage or discourage malolactic. As his viticultural progress bears dividends, these wines go from strength to strength and I find myself more and more impressed with every passing release. Pierry enjoyed considerable historical celebrity, and thanks to Sélèque, it seems more than likely to regain it. Everything here comes recommended, and I warmly encourage readers to acquaint themselves with these wines."
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
