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FINE MOUSSE - FROM THE HOUSE OF MOUSSÉ
Complex grower Champagne dating back to 1750.
+ GRAPES: 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir. Practicing organic. Grown on sites in Cuisles, Jonquery, and Chatillon-sur-Marne in the Vallee de la Marne appellation.
+ PROFILE: Very dry, with a mere 2g/L dosage. Medium+ satin body, lively acidity. Honeycomb, peach blossom, wild cherry, saline minerality on the finish. Fine perlage. 94 Points: Wine Advocate.
+ VINTAGE-ESQUE: Base wine is comprise of 50% from 2020, and a 50% perpetual reserve blend ranging from 2003 to 2019.
+ FUNDAMENTALS: The grapes are fermented and aged in stainless steel, and the base wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation. Aged 18+ months on the lees, yielding a marvelous mouthfeel.
ABOUT MOUSSE - VIA THE IMPORTER
A grower since 1750, Champagne Famille Moussé sits in the village of Cuisles, known for their unique terroir in Champagne: a thick band of green clay that sits under sand and various other soil types. This special clay, known as 'Illite', gives the Pinot Meunier at this benchmark domaine a Chardonnay-like quality, with a lift and texture not often seen with this variety.
There are few vignerons who are as committed to environmental sustainability as fourth- generation winemaker, Cédric Moussé. Under his leadership, the winery has undergone a complete overhaul with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and households, while geothermal energy moderates the temperature throughout the winery. Pigs, chickens and sheep roam the vines, serving as natural stewards as they turn the soil and feast on weeds.
Everything at the domaine is done with an eye towards maximum sustainability. Through his elite-level farming and winemaking, Cédric is able to produce Meunier with a class and elegance that is rarely seen in Champagne, and has been rewarded with a reputation as one of the finest growers in the entire region.