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Mousse Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Anecdote NV

$6999

Moussé Fils is best known for its Pinot Meunier-driven Champagnes, but *Anecdote* showcases the house’s brilliant touch with Chardonnay. Sourced from a small plot in Cuisles, a village more famous for Meunier, this Blanc de Blancs is fermented in stainless steel and bottled as Extra Brut to highlight its bright, mineral-driven profile.

The nose is fresh and expressive, with aromas of green apple, citrus peel, and wet limestone, alongside a touch of almond. The palate is racy and precise, with flavors of lemon zest, crisp pear, and a lingering, saline finish.

Pair this vibrant Blanc de Blancs with oysters, ceviche, or grilled white fish for a perfect food match. A unique expression of Chardonnay from an unexpected terroir.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
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  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points 2021-11-01 00:00:00 -0700

"The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Anecdote Lieu Dit Les Varosses emerges from a parcel in Cuisles. Lemon confit, orchard fruit and floral nuances are now nicely mellowed by the passage of time in this disgorgement from a few years ago. This release marries the energy of the Moussé house style with the softer contours that can only develop in bottle. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: February 25, 2016." —Vinous

More about Mousse Fils

Pinot Meunier has always played "third fiddle" to Champagne's power couple, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Growers always liked having it around because it buds later than PN and Chard, which means it's less likely to be damaged by the late frosts that can hit Champagne so far north--especially in the Marne Valley. For growers it meant diversification.

For drinkers, on the other hand, it was an unglamorous variety that often came across as rustic or rough-edged. But that perception has been changing. Culty producers like Jerome Prevost and Raphael Bereche make highly sought-after Meunier-based wines. And even below the superstar level there's a whole generation of small growers who have started putting out really delicious Meunier-focused champagnes that don't break the bank.

Cedric Moussé is a classic example. When he took over the family estate in 2003 he was the 12th generation to run things. He practices organic farming and makes wines that are precise, savory, and bright-fruited, with no oak influence. They show Meunier's pretty side: purity of fruit, white flowers, subtle herbal tones, and they show its terroir transparency, with clear mineral signatures.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Elegant , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Champagne Extra Brut , Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

<p>Cépages: 100% Chardonnay</br>Assemblage: 100% 2013</br>Vineyard/Village: Cuisles, from Lieu-dit “Les Varosses” –</br>only parcel with rich soils over Illite (Green clay)</br>Malo: yes</br>Elevage: Stainless steel</br>En Tirage Aging: 48 months</p>

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