Crémant de Limoux Brut Nature by Domaine de Mouscaillo

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityracy

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, brioche, lemon zest, white flowers

Palate: citrus, pear, fine bubbles, racy acid, long mineral finish

Brut Nature Crémant from Mouscaillo with no added sugar at disgorgement. Sharp, mineral, made with estate grape must rather than commercial liqueur.

What it pairs with

Aperitif with charcuterie
Racy acid and brioche notes cut cured meat fat.
Raw oysters
Saline mineral finish meets oyster brine; brut nature has no sweetness to clash.
Roast chicken with lemon
Brioche and citrus echo roast bird and lemon.

History

Mouscaillo's Brut Nature Crémant is distinguished by its zero-dosage approach: no added sugar at disgorgement. The wine is made with estate grape must rather than commercial liqueur, reflecting Roquetaillade's mineral profile.

2006: Crémant Brut Nature bottled as estate sparkling

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Mouscaillo · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc
Classification: AOC Crémant de Limoux
Oak: Traditional method; aged on lees; no dosage at disgorgement
ABV: 12.5%
Price: €18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2006
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Crémant de Limoux Brut Nature

What does Mouscaillo Crémant Brut Nature taste like?

Green apple, brioche, lemon zest and white flowers on the nose; citrus, pear, fine bubbles, racy acid and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with racy acidity.

When should I drink Mouscaillo Crémant Brut Nature?

Drink within 1 to 5 years of disgorgement at 6-8 degrees Celsius. The brut nature dosage means freshness is everything.

What food pairs with Mouscaillo Crémant Brut Nature?

Aperitif with charcuterie is the canonical use; raw oysters and roast chicken with lemon also work well.

What grapes are in Mouscaillo Crémant Brut Nature?

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc. Traditional method, no dosage at disgorgement.

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