{"id":29576,"date":"2026-03-11T20:36:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diwine.ee\/?post_type=product&p=29576"},"modified":"2026-10-01T01:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:47:16","slug":"girard-bonnet-les-mussettes2020","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/diwine.ee\/en\/product\/girard-bonnet-les-mussettes2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Les Mussettes 2020 \u2013 Grand Cru"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The wine's story:<\/span><\/h3>

Les Mussettes<\/strong> is Girard-Bonnet\u2019s single-plot cuv\u00e9e from the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>.<\/p>

The grapes come from from old vines<\/strong>, which give lower yields but greater concentration and depth. Les Mussettes is therefore noticeably more austere and mineral<\/strong> than Girard-Bonnet\u2019s Oger or Avize wines.<\/p>

Vintage 2020<\/strong> gave a riper fruit profile, but Le Mesnil's chalky soil still preserves a very clear and taut structure in the wine.<\/p>

Winemaking:<\/span><\/p>

The grapes come from from the Les Mussettes vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru<\/strong>, where Chardonnay grows on deep chalk soils. The grapes are hand-picked to preserve their quality and freshness.<\/p>

Pressing is gentle and fermentation takes place in oak barrels<\/strong>, which adds texture and, through micro-oxygenation, depth to the wine.<\/p>

After the primary fermentation, the wine matures for a long time on the lees<\/strong>, which gives the Champagne complexity and a finer mousse before re-corking.<\/p>

Technical details<\/strong><\/p>

Grape: Chardonnay
Origin: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru \u2013 Les Mussettes
Composition: 2020 vintage
Vinification: oak barrels
Dosage: 0 g\/l (Brut Nature)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Recorked: 16 February 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tasting notes:<\/span><\/h3>

On the nose come lemon peel, grapefruit and green apple<\/strong>, complemented by chalky minerality, white blossom and a light marine salinity<\/strong>. Ageing on the lees brings out nuances of brioche, roasted almond and hazelnut<\/strong>.<\/p>

On the palate, the wine is very straight and taut<\/strong>. The citrusy acidity gives the wine\u2019s 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<\/strong>, dominated by tones of chalk and lemon zest.<\/p>

Food pairing:<\/span><\/p>

Les Mussettes is particularly good with dishes where what matters is purity and mineral balance<\/strong>.<\/p>

A good match, for example:<\/p>

  • oysters and clams<\/p><\/li>

  • scallop or sea urchin<\/p><\/li>

  • grilled sole or cod<\/p><\/li>

  • sashimi and raw seafood<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    The wine\u2019s taut acidity and mineral structure also work very well with salty, iodine-rich seafood<\/strong>, where the wine highlights the natural sweetness of the dish.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Ageing potential:<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Thanks to the structure of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Les Mussettes is a very good a Champagne with long ageing potential<\/strong>. The wine develops well in bottle 12\u201315 years<\/strong>, during which emerge ripe citrus, roasted nuts and nuances of brioche<\/strong>, while the chalky minerality remains clearly perceptible.<\/p>\n

    Ratings & accolades:<\/h3>\n

    Decanter \u2013 94\/100
    \nRobert Parker Wine Advocate \u2013 93\/100<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    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.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":29577,"template":"","meta":{"_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"product_brand":[182],"product_cat":[229,225,29,93],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-29576","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-girard-bonnet","product_cat-kingiks","product_cat-kogumikud","product_cat-koik-tooted","product_cat-sampanja","pa_piirkond-champagne","pa_viinamarjasort-chardonnay","first","instock","featured","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nLes Mussettes 2020 \u2013 Grand Cru - diWine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/diwine.ee\/en\/product\/girard-bonnet-les-mussettes2020\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Les Mussettes 2020 \u2013 Grand Cru - 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