{"title":"Guillaume Selosse, Avize | On-trade Only","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"94e5bab7-d59c-4878-8be4-9b6f915da87b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume Selosse, son of the esteemed Anselme Selosse, became an integral part of the family domain in 2011. After nearly a decade of collaboration, he assumed management in 2020 upon his father’s retirement. Guillaume upholds the family’s philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s natural expression to guide the winemaking process. Echoing his grandfather Jacques, he considers himself a “gatherer,” nurturing the vines and harvesting nature’s offerings without undue interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis innovative spirit and openness have garnered recognition, positioning him as a visionary vigneron who honours the Selosse legacy while forging his own path. Guillaume’s wines reflect a profound respect for the vineyard and a dedication to expressing its unique characteristics. His methods, rooted in tradition, are distinguished by ingenuity and precision. This blend of heritage and innovation has established Guillaume as one of the most exciting winemakers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis ability to continue the Selosse legacy while introducing his own visionary approach secures his place among France’s esteemed vignerons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute h-[60px]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume  has crafted two remarkable single-vineyard Champagnes that highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAu Dessus du Gros Mont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuillaume’s inaugural Champagne,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAu Dessus du Gros Mont\u003c\/em\u003e, debuted with the 2009 vintage. This exceptional cuvée is made from ancient Chardonnay vines located in the northeastern part of Cramant, within the Avize Grand Cru. These cherished vines were gifted to Guillaume by his grandmother on his 18th birthday. The vineyard sits at a high altitude and features a unique dual-exposure: part of the plot faces south, capturing ample sunlight, while the other faces north, offering a cooler microclimate. This interplay creates a Champagne of remarkable depth and balance, with production remaining highly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargillier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012, Guillaume introduced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLargillier\u003c\/em\u003e, a blanc de noirs Champagne created from Pinot Noir grapes grown in a monopole vineyard in Villes-sur-Arce, part of the Côte des Bar. Partnering with Jérôme Coessens, who owns this extraordinary site, Guillaume sought a fresh challenge to explore the potential of a different terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is planted with 45-year-old Pinot Noir vines on clay-limestone soils underpinned by Kimmeridgian chalk, the same type of subsoil found in the vineyards of Chablis. Its southern exposure enhances grape ripeness, while the soil composition lends a refined minerality to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume’s meticulous vinification process reflects his commitment to excellence. The wine spends two years aging on the lees in barrels, followed by an additional year blended with a perpetual reserve before bottling for secondary fermentation. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary complexity, texture, and terroir-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistribution in UK – On-trade Only\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.wine-source.com\/collections\/guillaume-selosse-avize-on-trade-only.oembed","provider":"Wine Source Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}