Moussé Fils
Anecdote Lieu Dit Les "Varosses" Champagne Chardonnay
Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
“Anecdote” is an unusual wine from Moussé Fils, a grower that specializes in Pinot Meunier. Instead, the grapes for this wine comes from the Varosses lieu-dit which is planted 100% to Chardonnay. The wine pours a golden straw color with fine bubbles. There’s a remarkable nose of bruised pear, lightly toasted brioche, peaches, ginger bread, radishes and almonds…a little oxidative. On the palate, pear and peach with soaring acid and a bunch of minerals. Long dry finish. I liked this even better than the last time I had this wine. 02252016 disgorgement, 5G/L.
“Anecdote” is an unusual wine from Moussé Fils, a grower that specializes in Pinot Meunier. Instead, the grapes for this wine comes from the Varosses lieu-dit which is planted 100% to Chardonnay. The wine pours a golden straw color with fine bubbles. There’s a remarkable nose of bruised pear, lightly toasted brioche, peaches, ginger bread, radishes and almonds…a little oxidative. On the palate, pear and peach with soaring acid and a bunch of minerals. Long dry finish. I liked this even better than the last time I had this wine. 02252016 disgorgement, 5G/L.
Sep 30th, 2021
Super-mineral and pure. All the live-long day. 100% Chardonnay.
Super-mineral and pure. All the live-long day. 100% Chardonnay.
May 21st, 2019Moussé is known for its Pinot Meunier yet this is 100% Chardonnay from a vineyard that was not well suited for Meunier due to the particularly deep soil. I found this to be a delight with lemon-lime citrus of tremendous precision. Minerals like it was San Pellegrino and a long finish. More chiseled than rich. So refreshing. Disgorged 02/26/2016
Moussé is known for its Pinot Meunier yet this is 100% Chardonnay from a vineyard that was not well suited for Meunier due to the particularly deep soil. I found this to be a delight with lemon-lime citrus of tremendous precision. Minerals like it was San Pellegrino and a long finish. More chiseled than rich. So refreshing. Disgorged 02/26/2016
Mar 20th, 2019A clear shimmering gold color in glass with vivacious tiny bubbles that go on and on. Very pretty and stately in appearance. An absolute burst of orchard fruits on the nose with pears and peaches. A touch of grapefruit with a dab of honey. These floral notes are a bit enchanting and delicate. Hazelnuts and green apples abound the longer it grows in the glass.
When I think of Cédric Moussé, I automatically think of Meunier, as he is one of the Masters of Meunier. This Blanc de Blancs comes from plots in Cuisles and Jonquery originally planted with Pinot Meunier. Disgorged in 2019 with an Extra Brut of 2 g/l, this thing sings and is so delicious. The acidity is zesty and the structure is well balanced. Full of life and power.
The palate is charming from first sip to the last. Mirroring the nose, those pears and peaches tantalize while yeast makes you smile. Very mineral driven and plenty of chalky goodness. Apples become dominant as times goes on. The finish has nice length with some unexpected white pepper. A unique entry in the Moussé portfolio and it most definitely belongs.
A clear shimmering gold color in glass with vivacious tiny bubbles that go on and on. Very pretty and stately in appearance. An absolute burst of orchard fruits on the nose with pears and peaches. A touch of grapefruit with a dab of honey. These floral notes are a bit enchanting and delicate. Hazelnuts and green apples abound the longer it grows in the glass.
When I think of Cédric Moussé, I automatically think of Meunier, as he is one of the Masters of Meunier. This Blanc de Blancs comes from plots in Cuisles and Jonquery originally planted with Pinot Meunier. Disgorged in 2019 with an Extra Brut of 2 g/l, this thing sings and is so delicious. The acidity is zesty and the structure is well balanced. Full of life and power.
The palate is charming from first sip to the last. Mirroring the nose, those pears and peaches tantalize while yeast makes you smile. Very mineral driven and plenty of chalky goodness. Apples become dominant as times goes on. The finish has nice length with some unexpected white pepper. A unique entry in the Moussé portfolio and it most definitely belongs.
Granny Smith apple, lemon-lime, mineral, agressive mousse that dissipates quickly. Disgorged Jan 31 2019 😍
Granny Smith apple, lemon-lime, mineral, agressive mousse that dissipates quickly. Disgorged Jan 31 2019 😍
Dec 8th, 2019
Lovely fruit on the nose controlled fruit and sharp minerality on the palate. Some green apple skin. Super well made. Rocky finish. Very good.
As this opens just wonderfully rich like very good champagne can be. Really persistent. Zingy acids balance it out.
Lovely fruit on the nose controlled fruit and sharp minerality on the palate. Some green apple skin. Super well made. Rocky finish. Very good.
As this opens just wonderfully rich like very good champagne can be. Really persistent. Zingy acids balance it out.
Moussé Fils Extra Brut 'Anecdote' Blanc de Blancs
30 November 2016. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY.
Moussé Fils Extra Brut 'Anecdote' Blanc de Blancs
30 November 2016. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY.