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Famille Mousse, Champagne Terre d'Illite Extra Brut, 2020

Name: Famille Mousse, Champagne Terre d'Illite Extra Brut, 2020
Brand: Famille Mousse
SKU: NYC-1-MSK-`FR-KMS-30-20 `-100424-2
Price: 94.99 USD
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Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

by Famille Mousse

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Famille Moussé’s Champagne Terre d’Illite Extra Brut 2020 is a captivating exploration of terroir-driven Champagne. Crafted predominantly from Pinot Meunier, a hallmark of the Vallée de la Marne, this wine reflects the unique influence of Illite clay soils on its character. The 2020 vintage offers a vivid expression of ripeness and balance, with notes of wild red berries, crisp green apple, and a touch of exotic spice unfolding on the palate. Its creamy mousse and precise acidity are framed by a subtle hint of almond and a whisper of brioche, leading to a clean, mineral-driven finish.

This cuvée exemplifies the Moussé family’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and their mastery of Pinot Meunier. Farming is fully organic, and the winemaking process is gentle and transparent, emphasizing native yeast fermentations and aging in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak. The Extra Brut style, with minimal dosage, underscores the wine’s purity, highlighting the interplay between fruit, acidity, and the vineyard’s distinct clay-rich terroir.

Terre d’Illite is a versatile and food-friendly Champagne, pairing effortlessly with dishes like roast poultry, mushroom risotto, or creamy cheeses. Its combination of freshness and depth makes it equally suited for contemplative sipping or festive celebrations. This is a wine that reflects both the Moussé family’s artisanal ethos and the remarkable complexity of Pinot Meunier when elevated by expert craftsmanship.

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What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

Practicing organic
80% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir
From Cuisles, Jonquery, and Châtillon-sure-Marne
Green clay and limestone terroir
Yes malo
Fermented and aged in stainless steel
Aged 36 months on the lees
Dosage: 2g/L

Details

Grape Variety

Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
Vintage

Champagne , 2020
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Light Bodied

Champagne

Champagne boasts some of the world’s greatest luxury brands with Krug, Cristal and, of course, Dom Perignon. But it’s also home to hundreds of small dynamic producers—farmers who grow their own grapes (often organically) and make (often with natural methods) tiny amounts of pure and absolutely delicious wine that reflect the individual personalities of their villages and terroirs. Toast with these wines, for sure. But also treat them like the great wines they are: taste, drink, explore!

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