{"product_id":"mousse-fils-champagne-brut-rose-effusions","title":"Mousse Fils 'Effusion' Extra Brut Rose","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne AOC, Vallée de la Marne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier-dominant Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower Champagne • Extra Brut • Perpetual Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMoussé Fils Effusion Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, dry and surprisingly savory rosé Champagne. It shows expressive aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, blood orange, rose petal and fresh mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle notes of \u003cstrong\u003edried herbs and yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, vibrant and beautifully textured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ripe red berry fruit balanced by bright acidity and a fine, creamy mousse. Citrus and blood-orange flavors give it freshness, while a subtle \u003cstrong\u003echalky\/mineral and savory character\u003c\/strong\u003e adds complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is dry, energetic and persistent, with lingering \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry, red cherry, citrus and floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vinous describes it as rich and textured, with crushed red berries, mint, blood orange, spice and dried herbs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Critic Scores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍇 It's overwhelmingly Pinot Meunier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that makes Effusion fascinating is how heavily it leans toward \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier releases were approximately \u003cstrong\u003e92% Pinot Meunier and 8% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a portion of the Meunier made as still red wine for the rosé component. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great bottle for customers who want to discover \u003cstrong\u003ewhat serious Pinot Meunier Champagne can taste like\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧬 Perpetual-reserve Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée is made using a \u003cstrong\u003eperpetual reserve system that Moussé started in 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e. One release reviewed by Vinous blended 2019 with reserve wines going back to 2003. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the Champagne considerably more depth and maturity than you'd normally expect from an NV rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌹 It's a true rosé with still red wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply relying on extended skin contact, Moussé incorporates \u003cstrong\u003estill red Meunier and Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e into the blend. The red component helps provide the wine's beautiful color and gives it additional red-fruit and savory complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍾 Very low dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the release, Effusion has been made at \u003cstrong\u003every low dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, including examples around \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps the wine firmly on the dry, Extra Brut side and allows the fruit and terroir to show without sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Grower Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoussé Fils is a family grower based in \u003cstrong\u003eCuisles in the Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area particularly associated with Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house has developed a reputation for taking a grape that is often treated as a supporting variety in Champagne and making it the centerpiece of serious, terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍽️ Food Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it has more body and savory character than many rosé Champagnes, it can go well beyond appetizers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦆 Duck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐟 Seared salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦐 Grilled shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦀 Crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍣 Tuna tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍗 Roast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐖 Pork tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍄 Mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍓 Fresh berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy favorite pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e duck breast with a cherry or raspberry reduction. The red-fruit character of the Champagne should be fantastic with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot a candy-like rosé Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffusion is dry, mineral, savory and structured enough to drink with dinner. The combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier, perpetual reserve wines and still red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it much more personality than a mass-market rosé Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398353666204,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_13_07971bf1-d8d1-4f99-a8aa-1f12ec1ba46e.png?v=1786633579","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/mousse-fils-champagne-brut-rose-effusions","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}