Famille Mousse Champagne Eugene Rose NV

Name: Famille Mousse Champagne Eugene Rose NV
Brand: Skurnik Wines West [SWW]
SKU: SF-5-SWW--082322-1.5L84
Price: 82.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$82⁹⁹

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Cedric Mousse's argument that Pinot Meunier deserves to be taken seriously, in rose form. Eugene Rose is 82% Meunier and 18% Pinot Noir from forty-year-old vines in Cuisles, Jonquery and Chatillon-sur-Marne, farmed organically on the green clay, sand and limestone of the Vallee de la Marne; the color and much of the depth come from a slice of still red wine — about 12% of the blend, still Meunier from the domaine's own vines — folded into the base. Half the wine is drawn from the family's perpetual reserve, a running solera built since 2003, which is what gives a non-vintage rose this much dried-fruit complexity. It rests 18 months on the lees and is finished at 2.5 grams per liter of dosage, effectively bone dry. The Mousse family lost their winery to a fire this past summer — everyone is safe, and the vineyards, the knowledge and the spirit that make these wines all remain. If there was ever a time to open a bottle of Mousse with people you love, this is it.

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More about Famille Mousse

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

Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
Vintage

NV
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Style

Elegant , Fruity , Minerally
Sweetness

Champagne Brut , Dry
Body

Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

cépage 92% Meunier, 8% Pinot Noir (12% vin rougeof Meunier)assemblage 50% 2018 – 50% 2003-2017village/vyd Cuisles, Jonquery, Châtillon-sur-Marnemalo Yesélevage Stainless steelsur latte 24 Months

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Charcuterie and a good baguette, salmon tartare, duck breast with cherries, or fried chicken. Strawberries and cream at the other end of the meal.

Tasting Profile

Wild strawberry and raspberry with dried orange peel, toasted brioche and a faint earthiness. Dry and medium-bodied, with a fine, persistent mousse, firm acidity and no sugar to soften it. Long, chalky, savory finish.