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Anselme Selosse
Winemaker & Proprietor, Champagne Jacques Selosse
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Known for
- Pioneer of grower Champagne with Burgundy-influenced terroir expression
- Organic viticulture and low-yield practices in Côte des Blancs
- Oak barrel fermentation and single-vineyard cuvées
- Influence on RM grower-producers and low-dosage Champagnes
i. Biography
In Avize, Champagne, the work at Champagne Jacques Selosse is framed around site expression: vineyards, cellar decisions, and finished wines are treated as ways to represent place. As Anselme Selosse puts it: “It’s about representing a place.”
The Climb
Viticulture in this profile is defined through direct work with vine lifecycle and terroir reading. In 2004, Anselme Selosse began as Viticulture Overseer at Feudi di San Gregorio in Campania, Italy, adding another growing region to a practice already tied to Champagne. Since 1980, the work at the domaine in Avize has centered on Champagne made through both inherited method and applied cellar choice.
Where They Are Now
Champagne production at the domaine continues to test convention from within the appellation rather than outside it. In Avize, Anselme Selosse works with a selection of yeast strains from his own vineyards and also practices decanting champagnes. His own description of the role is practical rather than ornamental: a “midwife or obstetrician bringing a baby into the world.”
Signature
Signature bottlings include Initial Brut, Substance Extra Brut, and Version Originale.
Accolades
Recognition for the winemaking includes Best Winemaker in France (1994).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Anselme Selosse's current role?
Anselme Selosse is grower-producer in Champagne Jacques Selosse.
Where did Anselme Selosse work before?
Earlier in their career, Anselme Selosse worked at Feudi di San Gregorio.
What recognition has Anselme Selosse received?
Best Winemaker in France (1994).
