Jacques Selosse "V.O." (Version Originale) – Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
$8,500.00
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$8,500.00
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Jacques Selosse "V.O." (Version Originale) – Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
The Crystalline Soul of the Hillside: The Connoisseur's Selosse.
If "Initial" is the invitation, then "V.O." (Version Originale) is the destination. This legendary cuvée represents the pure, unadulterated heart of the Côte des Blancs. Sourced exclusively from the steeper, mineral-rich mid-slopes of the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant, and Oger, this Champagne undergoes a longer journey in the cellar to achieve its staggering complexity. As an Extra Brut, it is a masterclass in transparency—a wine that strips away the noise to reveal the vibrant, saline pulse of the chalky earth.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: A radiant, crystalline gold that hints at the immense energy contained within the bottle.
Nose: Chiseled and profoundly mineral. It leads with scents of oyster shells, wet flint, and preserved lemons, evolving into deeper nuances of toasted brioche, dried ginger, and wild mountain herbs.
Palate: A thunderbolt of precision. The palate is defined by a "vertical" structure—sharp, deep, and incredibly focused. Its signature oxidative richness is perfectly balanced by a high-toned acidity and a persistent, saline-driven finish that vibrates for several minutes. It is a wine of incredible tension and intellectual depth.
Food Pairing
This is a wine for moments of pure culinary focus:
Marine Pureness: Hand-dived scallops with sea salt, high-grade Toro sashimi, or Beluga caviar served on mother-of-pearl.
Earthy Elegance: A simple but perfect pasta with white truffles or a roasted turbot in a light lemon-caper reduction.
Refined Cheese: A very old, crystalline Gouda or 36-month Comte to match the wine's own mineral "crunch."
Story & Heritage
Anselme Selosse's "Version Originale" is a tribute to the raw power of the hillside vineyards. While "Initial" offers more generosity, "V.O." captures the crystalline and chiseled nature of the steep slopes. Produced using the traditional solera-style blending and aged for over five years on the lees, this wine is a testament to the fact that great Champagne is, first and foremost, a great wine. "V.O." is often cited by sommeliers as the purest expression of the Selosse philosophy: a wine that speaks the language of the soil without translation.
Jacques Selosse "V.O." (Version Originale) – Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
$8,500.00
促銷價
$8,500.00
定價