Mousse Fils Brut Terre d'Illite 2017

2017 Brut Terre d'Illite 92WA
Mousse Fils

92 pts Wine Advocate (Kelley)
Disgorged in February 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2017 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Terre d'Illite bursts with aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh pastry, warm bread, honeycomb and nectarine. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's vinous and sensual, with an enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and a pinpoint mousse. It's a terrific effort.

This cuvee is named after the green clay which can be found in Cuisles. The soil here is quite shallow; it contains a high proportion of well-drained marl limestone, and always contains a fairly thick layer of green clay, called “ILLITE” in
pedology. In times of prolonged drought, throughout the summer months, Illite is the only type of soil that retains its moisture. The finesse and purity of this green clay guarantee that there’s always enough water for our grapes.

Vinification:
- Lees aging: 50 months
- Blend of 23 plots of black grapes in Cuisles
- Only the best musts are used.
- Malolactic Fermentation
- Filtration with earth filters, no fining
- Dosage : 1.5 g/l
- Terroir - Cuisles