In the glass
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
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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
- 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.