Famille Mousse, Champagne L'Esquisse Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut [2023], NV outofstock-34467840057 The result is rare depth

The result is rare depth and structure for a rosé

blended in small batches of five

lightly savory

this wine exemplifies the delicate balance that cool-climate winemaking can achieve

Famille Mousse, Champagne L'Esquisse Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut [2023], NV outofstock-34467840057 The result is rare depthL'Esquisse means "the sketch," and it is exactly that: the fastest, most direct read on the Mousse house style, all savory dried pear and tension. Cedric Mousse farms the green illite clay of Cuisles in the Vallee de la Marne, an unusual soil for Champagne that holds water through dry summers and gives Meunier an almost Chardonnay like lift. This is about three quarters Meunier with the rest Pinot Noir, from Cuisles, Jonquery and Chatillon sur Marne,