Vanessa

9.2

Raising a glass to this masterclass in Meunier.

This wine is made entirely from the Meunier grape—the workhorse behind many cuvées across the region of Champagne. Far less frequently do you see it taking center stage.

For Cédric Moussé, Meunier is a protagonist in the bottle, delivering an expression that is full of life, pleasure, and conviviality.

Cédric is a fourth generation winemaker (and twelfth generation grower) at Champagne Famille Moussé, a Grower-Producer, based in Cuisles on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne.

He’s a champion of the Meunier grape, biodynamic and sustainable practices, harnessing solar energy to power estate and geothermal temperature control systems, with animals roaming amongst the vines, a natural (and adorable) solution to weed control.

This past summer, the estate suffered a devastating fire. Our hearts remain with them as they rebuild and restore but much was lost in the fire. It was heartwarming to see the community respond, demonstrating so much love for this family from across the globe.

It’s hard to believe this beautiful wine comes from the challenging 2021 vintage which speaks to the power of a healthy land and vine.

“Les Fortes Terres” is the name of the lieu-dit from which this wine hails, sitting above a layer of distinctive green clay soil mixed with limestone and marl, thought to give Meunier a rare, vibrant tension and saline minerality.

It aged 47 months sur lie, finally disgorged with 3 g/l dosage, embracing the vintage as it was without artifice or makeup.

In the glass is a beautiful autumnal energy with notes of crisp red apple, Anjou pear, cider, fruitcake, citrus blossom, toast, brioche, pie crust, wet stones, and oyster shell. The mousse is fine and creamy, the acidity is precise, and the finish lingers. — 6 days ago

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Romain Fitoussi

9.4

100% Gamay. 100% Natural and Byodinamic, again a wine both modern and ancestral that contrasts with habits. without added suffering. this wine gives to taste the fruits and the terroirs without artifice. Fruity to perfection; fresh, gullying, it's a gourmet treat, for lovers of easy drinking wines. Beautiful dress. — 7 years ago

Liz DeSousa

9.1

Volcanic soil and smoke — 8 years ago

Sarah Williams

9.0

Dry taste and full bodied. Buy again! — 8 years ago

Delectable User

9.1

Excelente vinho chileno! — 12 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.6

Wow, it has been quite some time since I’ve had a wine so profoundly pure and energetic. Tasting this rare bottling from Thibaud Boudignon is truly a privilege - a scant 1,000 bottles crafted from ungrafted vines within Clos de la Hutte. There’s a youthful reticence here, a sense of coiled power, even after a double decant and three hours of air. Yet the aromas are captivating: flint, chalk, and lemon oil intertwine with green apple, lanolin, and a touch of mint. On the palate, the wine is almost shocking in its intensity. Viciously taut, with enamel-stripping acidity, a saline spine, and gripping dry extract. Despite its lean structure, there’s a surprising volume and density that unfolds on the palate. The finish is remarkably long, staining the sides of the palate with a chalky salinity that seems to resonate endlessly. For me, this wine perfectly fulfils its intent - an unadorned expression of terroir, delivering minerality and purity without artifice. Absolutely my kind of wine. — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Expression of Malbec "on the fruit" Glu-glu wine. Friendly and approachable. All the characteristics of the grape varieties are expressed here without artifice with a nice know-how. A sort of Beaujolais in darker and more condensed! "Nature" spirit attested by a light sparkling mouth when opening, testifying to a very low sulphite intake. To drink with simple meals, charcuterie boards / mezze cheese, antipasti. Treat!

L’expression parfaite du Malbec « on the fruit » gourmand. Amical et accessible; Toutes les caractéristiques du cépages sont ici exprimées sans artifice avec un beau savoir faire. Une sorte de Beaujolais en plus noir et plus condensé! Esprit « nature » attesté par une bouche perlante à l’ouverture, témoignant d’un apport très réduit en sulphite. A boire avec des repas simples, planches de charcuterie/fromage mezze, antipastis. — 6 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.2

a real nature wine without artifice Syrah only. after aeration of two hours, notes of black fruit blueberry violet, prune, olive. dense and floral. generous and rich, in simplicity. A lot of pleasure — 7 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Green apples, bee pollen, yellow plums and tomatoes, hay, sweat, barnyard funk and gasoline. A deep and expansive flavor with a satisfyingly salty finish. Love this wine- it’s a trip. — 8 years ago

Javier Alonso

9.1

2018
12,5 grados
Listan blanco
Un descubrimiento este vino canario
40€ — 3 years ago

Jamie P

10

Delicious wine from the canary islands! Acidic, funky, interesting, I swear I can taste the sea air. Bought in the Hobart book village, had with shrimp scampi and clams. — 4 years ago

William Paley

9.6

great energy. feel good. no buzz just clarity. earth energy. like clipping off the edges of artifice and dipping in the blue pools of capricornus.....set u free — 6 years ago

with Jess

Romain Fitoussi

9.3

a concentrate of Gamay. simple, upright, frank, with a good intensity, fairly typical of this variety. if you like fruity wines, unstructured but with a nice intensity on the fruit, then you will enjoy this nectar without artifice. a true wine, which smells of know-how and authenticity; aromas of red and black fruits: strawberries, cherries, morello cherries, blackberries. a lot of freshness. — 7 years ago

Michael Duffy

9.0

Sumptuous but fresh, saline and volcanic skin contact beaut from the canaries. Probably needs a little time to soften. — 8 years ago

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Tast amb Llops. Hotel Cal Llop, Gratallops (Tarragona).
05.05.18 — 8 years ago