Famille Moussé
Special Club Hommage à Cuisles 100 Ans Extra Brut Pinot Meunier
Champagne, France
The “Hommage à Cuisles, 100 Ans” is just that, a celebration of 100 years of the Moussé family working their unusual land in Cuisles where there is green clay and Meunier is king. It’s also the only time I can recall seeing a Special Club bottle used for a non-Special Club label (though Famille Moussé is part of the Club Trésors). Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The wine pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, beautiful notes of strawberry, white peach, raspberry, a kiss of fresh brioche and soft minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is extraordinary. Based on the 2020 vintage. Drink over the next decade, easy. Disgorged December 2022.
The “Hommage à Cuisles, 100 Ans” is just that, a celebration of 100 years of the Moussé family working their unusual land in Cuisles where there is green clay and Meunier is king. It’s also the only time I can recall seeing a Special Club bottle used for a non-Special Club label (though Famille Moussé is part of the Club Trésors). Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The wine pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, beautiful notes of strawberry, white peach, raspberry, a kiss of fresh brioche and soft minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is extraordinary. Based on the 2020 vintage. Drink over the next decade, easy. Disgorged December 2022.
Apr 5th, 2026
Quite different bubbles from this Special Club offering. And given the panel tests to make it into Special Club each year, like others , this does not disappoint. Crisp, citrus fruit driven. Delightful find.
Quite different bubbles from this Special Club offering. And given the panel tests to make it into Special Club each year, like others , this does not disappoint. Crisp, citrus fruit driven. Delightful find.
Dec 18th, 2023