Jacques Selosse "Lieux-Dits" – Les Carelles (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru) RP04

Jacques Selosse "Lieux-Dits" – Les Carelles (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru) RP04

$28,000.00
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Jacques Selosse "Lieux-Dits" – Les Carelles (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru) RP04
Jacques Selosse "Lieux-Dits" – Les Carelles (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru) The Chiseled Diamond: Crystalline Precision from the Heart of Mesnil. Discover the most intellectual expression of the Côte des Blancs. "Les Carelles" is a singular tribute to the world-renowned Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Sourced from a specific chalk-heavy parcel, this Blanc de Blancs is the epitome of precision. This particular bottling, with its base vintage from 2004 (rp04), showcases the incredible longevity and evolving complexity that only Anselme Selosse can master. It is a wine of verticality, energy, and profound mineral depth—a true trophy for the avant-garde collector. Appearance: A brilliant, pale crystalline gold with an incredibly fine, razor-sharp mousse. Nose: An intense and focused bouquet that screams "Mesnil." It opens with piercing aromas of crushed chalk, sea salt, and lemon oil, followed by the sophisticated Selosse oxidative signature: toasted brioche, almond paste, and a hint of dried white flowers. Palate: A thunderbolt on the palate. The 2004 base provides a backbone of vibrant, electric acidity that carries the wine's concentrated nutty and citrus flavors. It possesses a "salty" mineral grip that is almost tactile, leading into a finish of immense purity and staggering length. It is structured, dry (Extra Brut), and utterly transparent. Food Pairing: A wine of such chiseled minerality demands the finest treasures of the sea. The absolute match is freshly shucked Belon oysters, Langoustine carpaccio with lime zest, or high-grade Sea Urchin (Uni). For gastronomy, consider turbot poached in seaweed butter or a delicate scallop ceviche. The purist's choice is to enjoy it alongside 36-month aged Comté, where the cheese's crystalline amino acids mirror the wine's mineral "crunch." In the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the soil is pure chalk, producing wines that are legendary for their austerity and eventual majesty. Anselme Selosse's Les Carelles is his interpretation of this famous terroir. By using his perpetual reserve (Solera) started in 2003 and fermenting in oak, he softens Mesnil's natural sharpness with a layer of richness without ever losing its crystalline soul. The rp04 designation marks it as a bottle of historical significance, capturing one of the great "classical" years of the century.

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