Jacques Selosse Verticale 2020 V.O. (deg 13/14/15/16/17/18)

2013: "The NV V.O. (Version Originale) presents slightly darker, more burnished tonalities of Chardonnay. Almond, marzipan, dried rose petals, spices and anise blossom in an ample, generous Champagne built on volume, but supported by insistent veins of minerality. Hints of trademark Selosse oxidation make the V.O. a bit more eccentric, especially for readers who might not be familiar with these Champagnes. V.O. emerges from parcels in Avize, Cramant and Oger, all Grand Cru villages. The vintages are 2006, 2005 and 2004. This bottle was disgorged on October 15, 2013 and bottled with no dosage." - Antonio Galloni 95pts 2014: Coming Soon 2015: "The NV V.O. (Version Originale) is a total knock-out. A dazzling wine of dramatic, sweeping intensity, the V.O. hits the palate with stunning depth and a captivating interplay of ripeness and freshness. Because of the inherent richness of 2009, Selosse bottled this release with no dosage, a decision that has paid off very nicely. A host of dried pear, hazelnut, spice, lemon peel and herbs melds into the explosive, vibrant finish. This release is a blend of the 2009, 2008 and 2007 vintages. Disgorged November 2015 with no dosage." - Antonio Galloni 94pts 2016: "Candied lemon peel, dried apricot, coffee, hazelnut, honey and lightly buttered notes give the NV V.O. (Version Originale) its distinctive rich expression of Chardonnay. The V.O. is a terrific choice for readers who enjoy slightly oxidative Champagnes without moving into the realm of wines like Substance. This release is a blend of vintages 2010, 2009 and 2008. Disgorged January 2016 and bottled with no dosage." - Antonio Galloni 93pts 2017:"The NV Extra Brut V.O. (Version Originale) is airy and weightless, especially after the Initial. Bright floral and citrus notes abound in a brilliant, impeccably balanced Champagne. All the elements simply fall into place. In this release, V.O. is very pretty, but also quite understated in style. The current release is a blend of vintages 2011, 2010 and 2009. V.O. emerges from upper hillside parcels in Avize. Disgorged October 2, 2017." - Antonio Galloni 95pts 2018: "Transparent and incredibly classy, wonderfully delicate yet also very deep. Lemon peel, dried pear, chamomile and mint all grace this vibrant, taut edition of the V.O. Disgorged: July 29, 2018." - Antonio Galloni 95pts