Ratings
92 points - Jeb Dunnuck; Highly rated by Vinous
Identity
| Producer | Famille Moussé |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Rich golden straw color |
| Aroma | Aromas of pear, honeycomb, fresh pastry, paraffin wax, confit citrus, dried apple, peach, blossom, soft cherry, floral, fresh fruit, graham cracker, minerality |
| Palate | Elegant, full-bodied, focused, satiny, layered, broad, fleshy, seamless, concentrated, lively acidity, rich sapid core of fruit, excellent minerality |
| Finish | Lengthy, saline finish, lively acids, broad and fleshy, long and focused |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, light poultry dishes, fresh cheeses, and appetizers |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to reserve blend and extended cellar aging |
| Serving Glassware | Flute or tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aged 24 months in cellars; Solera method with reserve wines from 10 different years (oldest 15 years); blend refreshed annually with 50% new harvest |
Terroir
| Green clay, sand, limestone |
Interesting facts
| Famille Moussé is a grower Champagne house since 1750 located in Cuisles, Marne Valley. The Eugène cuvée is a perpetual reserve blend spanning vintages from 2002 to 2021, using the Solera method with reserve wines up to 15 years old. |