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Famille Mousse, Champagne "L'Esquisse" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut , NV (1.5L)

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Famille Mousse
$139.99
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L'Esquisse means "the sketch," and it is the quickest, clearest read on the Mousse house style: Meunier-led Champagne with a savory, dried-pear tilt and no makeup on it. Cedric Mousse farms the green illite clay of Cuisles in the Vallee de la Marne, a soil that is rare in Champagne and holds water through dry summers, giving Meunier a lift most people associate with Chardonnay. The blend is roughly three-quarters Meunier with the balance Pinot Noir, drawn from Cuisles, Jonquery and Chatillon-sur-Marne, fermented and aged in stainless steel and rested about eighteen months on the lees before an extra brut dosage of barely a gram and a half. In magnum it evolves more slowly and keeps its tension longer, so this is the format to buy if you want to sit on it for a few years, or simply to pour for eight people at once.

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More about Famille Mousse

Growers since 1750 in the village of Cuisles, Famille Mousse is now run by fourth-generation Cédéric Moussé, who's overhauled the operation with biodynamics and a focus on reducing their carbon footprint. Their champagnes, built on that distinctive green clay terroir, are proof that heritage and environmental responsibility can walk hand in hand.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    1.5L

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken with pan drippings, gougeres, fried oysters, mushroom tart, or a platter of jambon and cornichons for a crowd.

Tasting Profile

Dry and savory rather than fruity, with dried pear, chamomile and crushed flowers, a fine persistent bead, medium body, bright acidity and a clean, slightly chalky finish.

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