Les Mussettes 2020 – Grand Cru
101,90 €
A Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru Chardonnay from old vines, its style defined by chalky minerality, citrus tension and a very precise acid structure.
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The wine's story:
Les Mussettes is Girard-Bonnet’s single-plot cuvée from the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the best-known Chardonnay areas in Champagne. This village is legendary for wines whose style is defined by high acidity, very chalky minerality and exceptional ageing potential.
The grapes come from from old vines, which give lower yields but greater concentration and depth. Les Mussettes is therefore noticeably more austere and mineral than Girard-Bonnet’s Oger or Avize wines.
Vintage 2020 gave a riper fruit profile, but Le Mesnil's chalky soil still preserves a very clear and taut structure in the wine.
Winemaking:
The grapes come from from the Les Mussettes vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, where Chardonnay grows on deep chalk soils. The grapes are hand-picked to preserve their quality and freshness.
Pressing is gentle and fermentation takes place in oak barrels, which adds texture and, through micro-oxygenation, depth to the wine.
After the primary fermentation, the wine matures for a long time on the lees, which gives the Champagne complexity and a finer mousse before re-corking.
Technical details
Grape: Chardonnay
Origin: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru – Les Mussettes
Composition: 2020 vintage
Vinification: oak barrels
Dosage: 0 g/l (Brut Nature)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Recorked: 16 February 2026
Tasting notes:
On the nose come lemon peel, grapefruit and green apple, complemented by chalky minerality, white blossom and a light marine salinity. Ageing on the lees brings out nuances of brioche, roasted almond and hazelnut.
On the palate, the wine is very straight and taut. The citrusy acidity gives the wine’s structure a clear line, while the concentration of the old vines adds depth to the mid-palate. The finish is long, dry and very mineral, dominated by tones of chalk and lemon zest.
Food pairing:
Les Mussettes is particularly good with dishes where what matters is purity and mineral balance.
A good match, for example:
oysters and clams
scallop or sea urchin
grilled sole or cod
sashimi and raw seafood
The wine’s taut acidity and mineral structure also work very well with salty, iodine-rich seafood, where the wine highlights the natural sweetness of the dish.
Ageing potential:
Thanks to the structure of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Les Mussettes is a very good a Champagne with long ageing potential. The wine develops well in bottle 12–15 years, during which emerge ripe citrus, roasted nuts and nuances of brioche, while the chalky minerality remains clearly perceptible.
Ratings & accolades:
Decanter – 94/100
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 93/100
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Region | Champagne |
| Food pairing | Asian cuisine and spicy dishes, Oysters and seafood, White fish |
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