NV Jacques Selosse Lieux-dits 'Le Bout du Clos' Ambonnay Grand Cru Extra Brut - 750ml
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96 Points
The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Bout du Clos is all about power, depth and pure structure. The weight and gravitas of Ambonnay comes through beautifully in this intense, layered Champagne. Hard candy, wild flowers, mint and spice are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. The current release is a blend of vintages 2004 and 2005, two years that are very much complimentary in nature. I drank several bottles of the Bout du Clos during a recent trip in Italy, and was never let down. This is a gorgeous showing. Today the Bout du Clos has an implosive, huge minerality that keeps the wine from being fully expressive, but in another few years, the wine should start to be even better than it is today.
Vinous - 93 Points
The Extra-Brut Ambonnay Le Bout du Clos is decidedly gracious and feminine in this release. A wine that speaks in hushed tones, the Bout du Clos is floral and bright, with perhaps a bit less textural intensity and power than is the norm. White flowers, cranberry, white pepper and mint add aromatic complexity throughout.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub-Region | Ambonnay |
| Classification | Burgundy Grand Cru |
| Vintage | Non Vintage |
| Grape | Pinot / Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
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