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Moussé Fils
L'Orage
2021
4.1
Region
France › Champagne › Champagne AOC
Type
white · traditional · sparkling · extra-brut
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.15%
Volume
750 mL
Dosage
1.5 g/L
Disgorged
2024-02-26
On lees
24 months (2 years)
Tasting Notes(2)
4.1
Zesty and inviting straight away: orange oil and lemon bonbons, peach yoghurt and custard, a line of lime and chalk dust, clean linen and spring flowers, a twist of tarragon. The mousse is fine, acidity bright; the palate feels round and creamy but never heavy, gliding rather than pushing. A faint raw edge reads as energy, with more chalk and lime pulling the finish taut and a subtle savoury flicker that keeps it moreish. Super orangey and ripe yet weightless.
About
L'Orage 2021 - "The Storm" - isn't just a name. It's what brought this wine into being. In a year of brutal losses, eleven top Champagne growers handed their Chardonnay to Cédric Moussé to help him get through. The result? A crisp, precise Champagne that saw full malo, was fermented and aged in stainless steel, and spent 24 months on lees.