JM Sélèque, Solessence Extra Brut NV

Place: Champagne, France

Grape: Chardonnay + Meunier + Pinot Noir

Vibe: Approachable

Sélèque's flagship wine, the grape percentage here is an exact representation of the plantings at the domaine - 50% Chardy, 40% Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir, so it's a real picture of the estate. The Solessence range aims at accessibility and drinkability - no problems here as far as those are concerned. This spends 24 months on lees, and is full of crisp, bruised apple notes, citrus peel and baking spices, with a lovely rich texture and endless finish. Drinkable indeed. ABV: 12.5%