Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia but this is going to

but this is going to need to develop quite a bit of depth over the course of the next few years as it’s presently borderline one-dimensional

Dry and taut on the palate

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

The exceptionally rich

Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia but this is going toThe 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.