Guillaume Selosse
Summary
Guillaume Selosse leads this third-generation Champagne producer based in the Côte des Blancs, focusing on Chardonnay from grand cru sites in Avize, Cramant, and Oger's chalky soils. Operating both the family's Domaine Jacques Selosse and his own Guillaume S. label since 2018, he maintains their distinctive house style while advancing the cult status established by his father Anselme's revolutionary approach.
Heritage & Leadership
Guillaume Selosse represents the third generation of his family's Champagne house, following his grandfather Jacques who established Domaine Jacques Selosse in 1959, and his father Anselme. In 2018, Guillaume took on operational leadership at the family estate while continuing to work alongside his father Anselme. He also produces wines under his own "Guillaume S." label, marking his individual contribution to the family's winemaking legacy.
Vineyards & Wines
The Selosse family works with vineyards in the Côte des Blancs villages of Avize, Cramant, and Oger. These sites focus primarily on Chardonnay production, adhering to the area's traditional grape variety. Guillaume produces wines both for the family estate and his personal label from these holdings.
Philosophy & Practice
Guillaume Selosse maintains the family's established approach to winemaking, characterized by oak barrel fermentation for the base wines. His production methods reflect a continuation of the low-intervention winemaking philosophy developed at Domaine Jacques Selosse over previous decades.