Mousse Fils

Cédric Mousse is one of the young generation of Champagne makers and the village of Cuisles (Marne River) is where the story of his family.

The Cédric’s great grandfather, Eugène Moussé, was the first to start making champagne under his own name back in 1923.

In 2000 Cédric, completed his degree from the viticultural college in Avize and then went straight off in search of new experiences. His travels took him as far afield as California but also to places nearer to home such as Château Trocard in Pomerol. On his return to Cuisles his father decided to put Cédric in charge of the vineyards.

“From 2003 until 2007 he (his father) insisted that I stay in the vineyards. He didn’t want to let me anywhere near the cellars! However Cuisles and the neighbouring villages are unique and I needed time to get to know all the different terroirs” says Cédric.

And so father and son worked together until they had the idea of building an ‘Eco-responsible’ winery.

Whenever anyone asked Jean-Marc his view on whether Meunier was a lesser quality vari tal than Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, he would reply:

“I couldn’t disagree more. I understand that it suits the big houses to say that because it allows them to buy lots of grapes at low prices, but it’s not true. You can make superb wines from Meunier. It has aromas that you just don’t find in other varietals. Yes, Pinot Noir is more complete and powerful, but it doesn’t have the fruitiness of Meunier. We absolutely love Meunier here.”

Tragically, Cédric’s father Jean Marc was killed in an accident in December of 2013, just two months after harvest. “It’s like that. It’s life. It’s not easy all the time.  2013 should be a wonderful year. It was very late, harvested in October. It was my first vinification alone.” Said Cédric.

Jean Marc was a producer who loved his work, his life and he would be very proud to see what his son has accomplished.