Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Mousse Fils Champagne Noire Reserve Brut NV with White Sturgeon Caviar


Mousse Fils Champagne

Background
Champagne Moussé Fils is a grower located in the region of Vallée de la Marne in the village of Cuilses. Here the focus is on Pinot Meunier which comprises 80% of the vines with the balance of 16% Pinot Noir and 4% Chardonnay.  Their four vineyards totaling 5.5 hectares are located in Cuisles, Jonquery, Olizy-Violaine, Châtillon-sur-Marne on a soil of schist subsoil under clay.
     

Cuvée Noire Réserve Blanc de Noirs NV

Description
The wine in this bottle is 50% from 2010 and the rest from the reserve wines of 2009, 2008, 2007 and was disgorged after four years on its lees.
 
Tasting Notes

The wine has a straw gold color with tiny streaming bubbles. There are aromas of sweet, yeasty, minerally citrus, with some sweet berry tones. On the palate there is a creamy mineral softness with the layered flavors. The finish is clean with some floralness. This is so enjoyable with its freshness of the fruit and it creamy softness all through out.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): This was a delightful pairing. The freshness and creaminess of the champagne with the creamy minerals of the caviar complemented each other. The champagne also left your palate cleansed and refreshed.