The son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the family estate in 2014 and modernised it from top to bottom. Nothing is left to chance in the quest to produce ‘better’ and ‘more’: synthetic products have been abandoned in favour of eco-grazing, electrical self-sufficiency, the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lighter bottles and paper capsules. A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he offers cuvées that are always full-bodied and deep, without any softness or rusticity. As the Revue du Vin de France sums it up, ‘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 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.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 92/100
The son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the family estate in 2014 and modernised it from top to bottom. Nothing is left to chance in the quest to produce ‘better’ and ‘more’: synthetic products have been abandoned in favour of eco-grazing, electrical self-sufficiency, the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lighter bottles and paper capsules. A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he offers cuvées that are always full-bodied and deep, without any softness or rusticity. As the Revue du Vin de France sums it up, ‘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 2026): 91/100 Coup de ♥ "We are won over by Les Vignes de mon Village, which expresses a Meunier just as we like it: fair, precise, remaining fruity, with a beautiful length on the palate."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
The son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the family estate in 2014 and modernised it from top to bottom. Nothing is left to chance in the quest to produce ‘better’ and ‘more’: synthetic products have been abandoned in favour of eco-grazing, electrical self-sufficiency, the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lighter bottles and paper capsules. A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he offers cuvées that are always full-bodied and deep, without any softness or rusticity. As the Revue du Vin de France sums it up, ‘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."
The son, grandson and great-grandson of winegrowers, Cédric Moussé took over the family estate in 2014 and modernised it from top to bottom. Nothing is left to chance in the quest to produce ‘better’ and ‘more’: synthetic products have been abandoned in favour of eco-grazing, electrical self-sufficiency, the use of mineral sulphur (not derived from petrochemicals), lighter bottles and paper capsules. A fervent advocate of Pinot Meunier, he offers cuvées that are always full-bodied and deep, without any softness or rusticity. As the Revue du Vin de France sums it up, ‘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."