Ratings
Highly scored by a few critics
Identity
| Producer | Moussé Fils |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 82% Pinot Meunier, 18% Pinot Noir |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep rose-ruby color |
| Aroma | Perfumed and inviting bouquet with notes of raspberry, rose petals, red apple, preserved cherries, spice, quinine, orange peel, toast, mint, caramelized citrus peel, licorice, bright red berry fruit, rose petal, crushed rocks |
| Palate | Medium to full-bodied, ripe all the way through, savory and forward, with a lively, frothy mousse, fine-boned and understated palate revealing lovely purity of fruit, ripe but racy acids, and a fine, pinpoint mousse |
| Finish | Long finish, layered, rich and sapid core of fruit, lively acids, delicate pinpoint mousse, with a red-fruity aftertaste, relatively mild acidity and creamy savory note |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, light poultry dishes, and fresh summer salads |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to 18 months lees aging and balanced acidity |
| Serving Glassware | Flute or tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | 2.50 |
| Aging Process | Fermented and aged in stainless steel; still Meunier aged in older barrels |
| Fermentation | malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Green clay, sand, limestone |
| Vine Age | 40 years |
Interesting facts
| Moussé Fils is a family-run grower since 1750, specializing in Pinot Meunier with organic viticulture practices. The perpetual reserve concept blends vintages from 2003 to 2022, creating a solera-like blend. |