Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia and smoky minerality

and smoky minerality

Tasted several times since my original review with consistent notes in the sense that they have become progressively more positive

very lifted

licorice and gobs of sweet cherry fruit come out to play and this displays great balance

magnificent

Jacques Selosse, Substance Blanc de Blancs other_regions_australia and smoky mineralityThe 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.