The 12 Champagnes of Christmas
L'Orage" means "The Storm" in English and very stormy it was in Champagne during the 2021 growing season. Cedric Moussé's village of Cuis was hit particularly hard. That year started inauspiciously with several Spring frosts that reduced production by 40%, and then a series of rain storms led to a serious spread of mildew. Additionally, hail stones ravaged half of the estate's vineyards so that, in total, 85% of the harvest was lost. Well, as they say, 'It takes a village'; in this case it took eleven of his fellow vignerons that stepped up in solidarity to provide grapes and assistance during the harvest in order to make this lovely Champagne possible. As a tribute from Cedric, these eleven friends appear in silhouette on the front label of the bottle. This 100% Chardonnay is composed of a dozen elements in all and is finished with a minimal dosage 1.5 grams per liter. Thanks to total malolactic fermentation, this bottle displays more texture and generosity than its low dosage would suggest. In the mouth the attack is energetic but supple, while the mid-palate reveals juicy notes of white-fleshed fruits, ripe Meyer lemon and blanched almonds along with a slight hint of ginger in the back palate. Youthful for sure, but displaying plenty of flavor and charm. In truth, we can think of no better fizz to toast friendship with than this "miracle cuvée" from Cedric Moussé. Champagne Famille Moussé "L'Orage" Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Practicing organic • 100% Chardonnay • 100% 2021 • “L’Orage” means “The Storm”, referring to devastatingly small crop in 2021 when 11 top producers around Champagne (names listed on the back label) sold their Chardonnay to Moussé to help offset his losses • Yes malo • Fermented and aged in stainless steel • Aged 24 months on the lees • Dosage: 1.5g/L • 12% Alc by vol Growers who sold their Chardonnay to Moussé: Vincent et Cécile Bauchet (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Sébastien Crucifix (Avenay-Val-d’Or), Benoit Gaspard (Grauves), Cédric Massin (Ville-sur-Arce), Damien Hugot (Epernay), Etienne Calsac (Avize), Paul Girard (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Damien Goulard (Prouilly), Sébastien Mouzon (Verzy), Nicolas Didier (St Martin d’Ablois), Flavien Nowack (Vandières)
L'Orage" means "The Storm" in English and very stormy it was in Champagne during the 2021 growing season. Cedric Moussé's village of Cuis was hit particularly hard. That year started inauspiciously with several Spring frosts that reduced production by 40%, and then a series of rain storms led to a serious spread of mildew. Additionally, hail stones ravaged half of the estate's vineyards so that, in total, 85% of the harvest was lost. Well, as they say, 'It takes a village'; in this case it took eleven of his fellow vignerons that stepped up in solidarity to provide grapes and assistance during the harvest in order to make this lovely Champagne possible. As a tribute from Cedric, these eleven friends appear in silhouette on the front label of the bottle. This 100% Chardonnay is composed of a dozen elements in all and is finished with a minimal dosage 1.5 grams per liter. Thanks to total malolactic fermentation, this bottle displays more texture and generosity than its low dosage would suggest. In the mouth the attack is energetic but supple, while the mid-palate reveals juicy notes of white-fleshed fruits, ripe Meyer lemon and blanched almonds along with a slight hint of ginger in the back palate. Youthful for sure, but displaying plenty of flavor and charm. In truth, we can think of no better fizz to toast friendship with than this "miracle cuvée" from Cedric Moussé. Champagne Famille Moussé "L'Orage" Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Practicing organic • 100% Chardonnay • 100% 2021 • “L’Orage” means “The Storm”, referring to devastatingly small crop in 2021 when 11 top producers around Champagne (names listed on the back label) sold their Chardonnay to Moussé to help offset his losses • Yes malo • Fermented and aged in stainless steel • Aged 24 months on the lees • Dosage: 1.5g/L • 12% Alc by vol Growers who sold their Chardonnay to Moussé: Vincent et Cécile Bauchet (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Sébastien Crucifix (Avenay-Val-d’Or), Benoit Gaspard (Grauves), Cédric Massin (Ville-sur-Arce), Damien Hugot (Epernay), Etienne Calsac (Avize), Paul Girard (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Damien Goulard (Prouilly), Sébastien Mouzon (Verzy), Nicolas Didier (St Martin d’Ablois), Flavien Nowack (Vandières)
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