sparkling2024 (representative vintage)$180–$280 est.

Jacques Selosse Initial

Jacques Selosse · Champagne · France

Jacques Selosse Initial is an sparkling wine from France, in the Champagne region (Northeastern France, east of Paris, around the towns of Épernay and Reims.), made principally from Chardonnay. Anselme Selosse's haloed grower-Champagne — the wine that sparked the grower Champagne movement.

In character, this premium tier delivers the classic chardonnay profile — apple, lemon, pineapple, oak — with the structural stamp of Champagne and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium-plus
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12.5%
Finish
Very long; oxidative, walnut, profound

Aromas & Flavours

applelemonpineappleoakhazelnut
  • · green apple
  • · citrus
  • · butter
  • · vanilla
  • · stone fruit

Food Pairing

  • · butter-poached lobster
  • · roast chicken
  • · creamy pasta
  • · scallops
  • · soft cheese

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
6–8 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $180–$280. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.