Disgorged in December 2023 with a dosage of two grams per liter, Moussé’s 2020 Blanc de Noirs Terre d’Illite is composed of 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir, grown on clay-rich soils where 80 centimeters of black clay overlay green clay. The wine bursts from the glass with aromas of apricot, brioche, pear and white peach, mingling with white flowers, blanched almond and a hint of mint. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, textural and elegantly muscular, with a crisp fruit core, vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. - Kristaps Karklins

The 2020 Brut Blanc de Noirs Terre d'Illite is impressive. Creamy and ample on the palate, with terrific depth, the Terre d'Illite offers notable resonance. The blend of 80% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir works so well here. Hints of kirsch, red plum, crushed flowers, spice and lightly honeyed notes all build effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and complete Champagne. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. - Antonio Galloni

This is lightly chalky in texture, offering notes of apple peel, raw almond, oyster shell and delicate dried herbs on the lively mousse. Zesty and well-spiced on the finish. Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged November 2023.