Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia Here too there is just

Here too there is just enough reduction present to blur the nuances of the fruit though the hallmark spice elements do peek through

In some ways it feels like a hypothetical 2016–2017 blend

Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat

Note that my conclusion assumes that the reduction displayed by the nose eventually dissipates with age

Dry and taut on the palate

Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia Here too there is justThe NV (2017) Extra Brut Substance is a stunner. Rich and exotic, but not at all heavy, Substance dazzles in this release. Candied orange peel, chamomile, marzipan, dried flowers and a hint of spice all take shape in the glass. This release is quite approachable today, but time and experience have taught me that Substance really blossoms with a few years in bottle. This is a very sexy Champagne. Disgorged, January 9, 2025.