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Son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014 and modernised its Champagne production from top to bottom.
Nothing is left to chance to produce 'better' and 'better': synthetic pesticides and chemical weed pesticides and chemical weeding, eco-pasturing, self-sufficiency in electricity, natural temperature control in the winery, and the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lower sugar content during disgorgement, lighter bottles, use of paper capsules... A fervent advocate defender of Pinot Meunier, he offers deep but energetic cuvées with a delicate bubble texture. According to the Revue du Vin de France, "the latest vintages are in top form" (estate cited since 2022).
Les Terres d’Illite is a blend of Pinot Noir (80%) and Pinot Meunier (20%) from a plot of chalky marl rich in green clay.
The Cuvée ‘Blanc de Noirs Terre d'Illite’ vintage 2020 in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 93/100 "The 2018 Brut Blanc de Noirs Terre d'Illite is impressive. Creamy and ample on the palate, with terrific depth, the Terre d'Illite offers notable resonance. The blend of 80% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir works so well here. Hints of kirsh, red plum, crushed flowers, spice and lightly honeyed notes all build affortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and complete Champagne."
Son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014 and modernised its his Champagne production from top to bottom.
Nothing is left to chance to produce 'better' and 'better': synthetic pesticides and chemical weed pesticides and chemical weeding, eco-pasturing, self-sufficiency in electricity, natural temperature control in the winery, and the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lower sugar content during disgorgement, lighter bottles, use of paper capsules... A fervent advocate defender of Pinot Meunier, he offers deep but energetic cuvées with a delicate bubble texture. According to the Revue du Vin de France, "the latest vintages are in top form" (estate cited since 2022).
The estate's flagship cuvée, Eugène is a blend of Pinot Meunier (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%), in a vinous but not heavy style.
The cuvée “Eugène” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “Eugène, which gives pride of place to meunier, is finely stained and offers a nose marked by notes of stone and cereals. The palate is coherent and full of energy.”
Son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014 and modernised its Champagne production from top to bottom.
Nothing is left to chance to produce 'better' and 'better': synthetic pesticides and chemical weed pesticides and chemical weeding, eco-pasturing, self-sufficiency in electricity, natural temperature control in the winery, and the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lower sugar content during disgorgement, lighter bottles, use of paper capsules... A fervent advocate defender of Pinot Meunier, he offers deep but energetic cuvées with a delicate bubble texture. According to the Revue du Vin de France, "the latest vintages are in top form" (estate cited since 2022).
Les Vignes de mon Village, 100% pinot meunier, is proof that this grape variety, often regarded as 'rustic', can also produce elegant wines of astonishing depth.
Son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014 and modernised its Champagne production from top to bottom.
Nothing is left to chance to produce 'better' and 'better': synthetic pesticides and chemical weed pesticides and chemical weeding, eco-pasturing, self-sufficiency in electricity, natural temperature control in the winery, and the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lower sugar content during disgorgement, lighter bottles, use of paper capsules... A fervent advocate defender of Pinot Meunier, he offers deep but energetic cuvées with a delicate bubble texture. According to the Revue du Vin de France, "the latest vintages are in top form" (estate cited since 2022).
Les Terres d’Illite is a blend of Pinot Noir (80%) and Pinot Meunier (20%) from a plot of chalky marl rich in green clay.
The cuvée "Les Terres d'Illite 2019” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 93/100 coup de ♥ “Crystalline, uncluttered, the miller fades into the background of the mineral terroir.”
Son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014 and modernised its Champagne production from top to bottom.
Nothing is left to chance to produce 'better' and 'better': synthetic pesticides and chemical weed pesticides and chemical weeding, eco-pasturing, self-sufficiency in electricity, natural temperature control in the winery, and the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lower sugar content during disgorgement, lighter bottles, use of paper capsules... A fervent advocate defender of Pinot Meunier, he offers deep but energetic cuvées with a delicate bubble texture. According to the Revue du Vin de France, "the latest vintages are in top form" (estate cited since 2022).
The great cuvée Les Fortes Terres, 100% pinot meunier, is made from 4 parcels in the locality of "Les Fortes Terres", in Cuisles. Vinified exclusively in small containers and aged for 48 months, this top-of-the-range cuvée proves that pinot meunier, often wrongly regarded as rustic, can also produce elegant wines of astonishing depth.
The Cuvée ‘Les Fortes Terres’ vintage 2018 in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - November 2023): 92/100 "The 2018 Brut Les Fortes Terres (100% Meunier) is a bold, explosive wine that shows a notably exuberant expression of Meunier. Ripe pear, spice, flowers and mint are nicely amplified. Even with minimal dosage (0.5 grams per liter), the 2018 is on the riper side. All this needs is more mid palate persistense, but it is still very nicely done."