Jean-Marc Seleque Quintette Chardonnay 5 Terroirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV New Mexico While there are serious layers

While there are serious layers of wood in this young wine

even more so in 2019

aromatic Oregon rose — red berries

it really shines with exceptional detail

with a graceful and inviting touch of mint

Jean-Marc Seleque Quintette Chardonnay 5 Terroirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV New Mexico While there are serious layersSlque is the name sommeliers drop when they want to sound ahead of the curve. From Pierry, just south of pernay, Jean Marc farms a patchwork of old vine Chardonnay and assembles 'Quintette' from five distinct terroirs Vertus, pernay, Pierry, Mardeuil and Dizy with vines planted as far back as 1950. Fully barrel fermented, 20% perpetual reserve solera, barely any dosage. Confit lemon, poached pear, toasted cereal, a pillowy mousse over laser cut acid.