Famile Mousse Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs L'ORAGE
| Description: | The 12 Champagnes of Christmas. L'Orage" means "The Storm" in English and very stormy it was in Champagne during the 2021 growing season. Cedric Mouss's village of Cuis was hit particularly hard. That year started inauspiciously with several Spring frosts that reduced production by 40%, and then a series of rain storms led to a serious spread of mildew. Additionally, hail stones ravaged half of the estate's vineyards so that, in total, 85% of the harvest was lost. Well, as they say, 'It takes a village'; in this case it took eleven of his fellow vignerons that stepped up in solidarity to provide grapes and assistance during the harvest in order to make this lovely Champagne possible. As a tribute from Cedric, these eleven friends appear in silhouette on the front label of the bottle. This 100% Chardonnay is composed of a dozen elements in all and is finished with a minimal dosage 1.5 grams per liter. Thanks to total malolactic fermentation, this bottle displays more texture and generosity than its low dosage would suggest. In the mouth the attack is energetic but supple, while the mid-palate reveals juicy notes of white-fleshed fruits, ripe Meyer lemon and blanched almonds along with a slight hint of ginger in the back palate. Youthful for sure, but displaying plenty of flavor and charm. In truth, we can think of no better fizz to toast friendship with than this "miracle cuve" from Cedric Mouss. Champagne Famille Mouss "L'Orage" Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Practicing organic 100% Chardonnay 100% 2021 LOrage means The Storm, referring to devastatingly small crop in 2021 when 11 top producers around Champagne (names listed on the back label) sold their Chardonnay to Mouss to help offset his losses Yes malo Fermented and aged in stainless steel Aged 24 months on the lees Dosage: 1.5g/L 12% Alc by vol Growers who sold their Chardonnay to Mouss: Vincent et Ccile Bauchet (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Sbastien Crucifix (Avenay-Val-dOr), Benoit Gaspard (Grauves), Cdric Massin (Ville-sur-Arce), Damien Hugot (Epernay), Etienne Calsac (Avize), Paul Girard (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Damien Goulard (Prouilly), Sbastien Mouzon (Verzy), Nicolas Didier (St Martin dAblois), Flavien Nowack (Vandires) |
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| Price: | $ 59.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 6, 2024.
