Champagne Famille MOUSSÉ
Les Fortes Terres
- 2018
- Champagne
Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014, determined to produce ‘better’ wine: eco-grazing, self-sufficient electricity, lighter bottles, paper capsules… A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he produces full-bodied, complex wines that are neither flabby nor rustic. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide ‘He cultivates the refined, careful and energetic expression of his cuvées, with a magnificent delicacy of bubbles’.
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."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2035
- Alcohol degree :
- 12%
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Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014, determined to produce ‘better’ wine: eco-grazing, self-sufficiency in electricity, lighter bottles, paper capsules… A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he produces full-bodied, complex wines that are neither flabby nor rustic. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide. ‘He cultivates the refined, careful and energetic expression of his cuvées, with a magnificent delicacy of bubbles’.
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 2027) : 89/100 “Eugène, the ageing of the reserve wines is really coming into its own and delivering the expected complexity.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 92/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 12%
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Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014, determined to produce ‘better’ wine: eco-grazing, self-sufficient electricity, lighter bottles, paper capsules… A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he produces full-bodied, complex wines that are neither flabby nor rustic. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide ‘He cultivates the refined, careful and energetic expression of his cuvées, with a magnificent delicacy of bubbles’.
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.
The ‘Les Vignes de mon village’ cuvée in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 92/100 Coup de ♥ “Les Vignes de Mon Village remains a lovely wine, both in terms of its aromas and its fullness on the palate — the second fermentation under a cork allows the wine to open up even further.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 12%
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Cédric Moussé took over the reins of the family estate in 2014, determined to produce ‘better’ wine: eco-grazing, self-sufficient electricity, lighter bottles, paper capsules… A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he produces full-bodied, complex wines that are neither flabby nor rustic. Featured in the 2027 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide ‘He cultivates the refined, careful and energetic expression of his cuvées, with a magnificent delicacy of bubbles’.
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:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 90/100 "Terres d'Illite 2020 is rather well managed for the vintage. Some vegetal notes remain on the Pinots, but the palate embraces this profile."
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."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 12%