Ratings
Highly regarded by Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin; among top 5% wines worldwide on Vivino
Identity
| Producer | Moutard Diligent |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Champagne |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Salmon hue, orange-pink color |
| Aroma | Ample nose with hints of red fruit, raspberry, crushed red berries, rose petal, forest floor, mint, dried flowers, kirsch, exotic spices like Szechuan peppercorns |
| Palate | Full-bodied palate with good persistence, balanced acidity, concentrated flavors of game, smoke, pomegranate, and peppercorn, rich and sophisticated |
| Finish | Pleasant citrus finish, fresh, balanced, with a crisp minerality and a lingering, elegant finish |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with salmon, red mullet, grilled dishes, seafood salads, sushi, light dishes |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 10.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged on lees for at least 3 years |
| Fermentation | Fermentation by cuvaison method with short maceration of 4 days; fermentation until density 1040 to preserve fruit |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay-limestone soils with kimmeridgian bands |
| Harvest Type | Manual (hand-harvested) |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested fruit from estate vineyards in Buxeuil and Polisy |
Interesting facts
| Moutard family has been growing grapes in Buxeuil since the 17th century; 85% estate fruit; Rosé de Cuvaison is a rare cuvée made by short maceration giving complex aromatics; aged 3 years on lees |
Logistics
| Cork | Traditional Champagne cork |