Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse, yellow apple

Il Mosnel's organic Satèn, 100 percent Chardonnay, bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure with 30 months on lees. Yellow peach and acacia honey aromatics over a silky mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto alla milanese Find risotto alla milanese on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al limone
    Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Lemon ricotta cheesecake
    Acacia honey and fresh almond mirror the dessert; brut dosage keeps the pairing from cloying.

History

The Satèn of Il Mosnel, awarded Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri for the 2005 vintage and a benchmark of the category. Organic since 2008.

  1. 1990: First Mosnel Satèn release
  2. 2008: Il Mosnel certified organic

Facts

Producer
Il Mosnel · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux; minimum 30 months on lees; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
0-8 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Organic
ICEA
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mosnel Satèn

What does Il Mosnel Satèn taste like?

Yellow peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, vanilla and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, patisserie cream, soft creamy mousse and yellow apple on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

Is the Mosnel Satèn organic?

Yes. Il Mosnel has been certified organic since 2008. The Satèn is 100 percent organic Chardonnay vinified partly in second-passage oak tonneaux.

When should I drink Mosnel Satèn?

Drink from release to 8 years from disgorgement. The silky mousse and patisserie aromatics are at their best between 2 and 6 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price trade up vegan

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