Mousse Fils Les Vignes de Mon Village NV

100% Meunier, and a lower pressurage. It is, touchingly, a tribute to Cédric's father, who was mayor of Cuisles and who "loved Cuisles." 50-50 2014-2015, available late summer, zero dosage; it's a rugged, muscular Meunier, showing more locality than fruit. Water drains into the soil's third layer, the green clay Illite, which occurs nowhere else in Champagne. If you want a solid contained Champagne (and fear a drop of sweetness will kill you) this one's pretty impressive