Dry and taut on the palate
offering juicy blackberry
Note that my conclusion assumes that the reduction displayed by the nose eventually dissipates with age
Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat
In some ways it feels like a hypothetical 2016–2017 blend
Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia Dry and taut on theThe 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.