Champagne Jean-Marc Sélèque

In Pierry, Champagne Jean-Marc Sélèque starts with the vineyard. The family domaine works 10 hectares across 48 plots in seven municipalities, moving from the clays of Boursault to the chalk of Vertus and the varied slopes of Pierry and Moussy.

A family estate shaped by three generations

Henri Sélèque planted vines in Moussy and Pierry in the 1960s and released his first bottles in 1969. His son Richard expanded the holdings and developed the domaine’s winemaking equipment. Jean-Marc returned in 2008 and now vinifies by plot, using each site’s character to guide the blend.

The farming is deliberate but should not be mistaken for certification: the estate says it is moving toward organic methods without seeking certification, and has used biodynamic-inspired practices since 2010. Some plowing is done by horse to limit soil compaction.

What to look for in the wines

Partition brings together seven wines from seven selected plots, all vinified in oak. It offers a way to taste how the domaine composes a Champagne from distinct sites. Ask the estate about current tasting arrangements before planning a visit; the vineyard story itself is the reason to make room for Pierry.