Mousse Champagne l’Esquisse NV 750ml

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Mousse Champagne l’Esquisse NV 750ml

Name: Mousse Champagne l'Esquisse NV 750ml
Brand: Mousse
SKU: 929940
Price: 49.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 90.5 (4 reviews)

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SKU 929940

$49.94/bottle

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The NV (2023) Brut L’Esquisse is a powerful, driving wine. Dried pear, herbs, chamomile and crushed flowers lend a distinctly savory character. I especially admire the wine’s energy and tension, both of which make it a fabulous choice for the dinner table. L’Esquisse is 76% Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir from Cuisles, Jonquery and Châtillon-sur-Marne, based on 2023 with 15% reserve wines. Dosage is 1.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: February 6, 2025.

Country: France
Region: Champagne

Size: 750ml
Alcohol by Vol: 12.0%

SKU: 929940 Category: Lower Alcohol Wines

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Winery

Mousse

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Varietal

Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.

Ratings & Reviews

VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The NV (2023) Brut L'Esquisse is a powerful, driving wine. Dried pear, herbs, chamomile and crushed flowers lend a distinctly savory character. I especially admire the wine's energy and tension, both of which make it a fabulous choice for the dinner table. L'Esquisse is 76% Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir from Cuisles, Jonquery and Châtillon-sur-Marne, based on 2023 with 15% reserve wines. Dosage is 1.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: February 6, 2025.

WA 90pts

Wine Advocate

Mousse's NV Blanc de Noirs L'Esquisse, based on the 2023 vintage and enhanced by 15% reserve wines, originates from the villages of Cuisles, Jonquery and Châtillon-sur-Marne. The cuvee comprises 60% organically farmed grapes, and 40% of the blend are tailles. Aromas of pear, peach, early-blooming white flowers and citrus zest waft from the glass, introducing a medium- to full-bodied palate that is fleshy and charming, with a generous core of fruit and tangy acidity. Crafted from 76% Pinot Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir, it was disgorged in February 2025 with a dosage of 1.5 grams per liter.

JD 90pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Mostly from the 2022 vintage with 8% reserve wine, the NV Champagne L'Esquisse Brut is 72% Meunier and the rest Pinot Noir. A copper/straw hue, it jumps from the glass with fruity, expressive notes of wild berries, black berries, violets, and wet stone. Easygoing and approachable, this quaffer is dangerously easy-drinking, with a refreshing mousse and a juicy feel while feeling fully dry. It's a charmer to enjoy over the next few years.

WS 89pts

Wine Spectator

A lively, zesty Champagne, with an expressive thread of grated ginger, pink grapefruit pith, milled white pepper and mineral notes winding through flavors of macerated raspberry, plum and apricot fruit as they ride the plush, cottony mousse. Moderate finish. Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged December 2025. Drink now. 750 cases imported.

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Mousse Champagne l’Esquisse NV 750ml

Winery

Mousse

Varietal

Champagne Blend

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Vinous Media

Wine Advocate

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine Spectator

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