Famille Mousse L'Esquisse Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut

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Champagne Famille Mousse comes from the village of Cuisles in the Vallee de la Marne, where the family has farmed since 1750, deep in Meunier country. L'Esquisse Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, drawn from the estate's younger parcels around Cuisles, an unusual white-grape cuvee from a house better known for Meunier. It's the house's freshest, most immediate bottling, finished Extra Brut so the energy and bright orchard fruit come through clean and dry. A vibrant, characterful grower Champagne meant to be poured young and enjoyed often.

Professional Scores

94

The NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs L'Esquisse (2023 base) is superb and quite distinctive. The notable presence of clay in some of the parcels yields a decidedly broad Champagne endowed with real textural richness and breadth. Lemon confit, almond, exotic yellow flowers, tangerine oil and a host of tropical inflections soar across the palate. Rich and layered, the Blanc de Blancs L'Esquisse is so expressive today. It's a Blanc de Blancs with the structure and savoriness of a Pinot. Drink this at the dinner table. Superb.

Vinous

750ml