Jeff Carrel Mousse-Tâche Extra Brut & Rosé

Mousse-Tache Me with a splash of a sparkling that you need poolside … why you ask?

Jeff Carrels Mousse-Tache sparklings are both made in the tank method, meaning aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks. During bottling, carbonic gas is introduced into the bottle via an extremely fine membrane, until it has same pressure as in traditional methods. Sealed with a beer cap in the traditional way and meant to be enjoyed yesterday.

I was fortunate enough to taste both the Rosé and Extra Brut version side by side

Jeff Carrel Mousse-Tâche Rosé Extra Brut

Made from 100% Malbec, this rosé sparkling pours into the glass a tickle tangerine salmon with tiniest effervescence. Playful aromas of candied red fruit, blueberry, blood orange, vanilla, tobacco leaf, baking spice and violets. A tense yet lively palate with raspberry, strawberry, mocha, black pepper and violets. The finish is zingy on orange peel with a tart bite of cranberry finish.

Jeff Carrel Mousse-Tâche Extra Brut

Pours into the glass the softest of yellow with fine tiny bubbles. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc this cheerful wine has delightful nose of white flowers, apple skin, pear, quince, honey and a touch of chalk. The finessed palate bring some flavors of acacia, honeysuckle, chamomile, honeyed apple, pear and orange peel are delicately present on the nose. The finish lets you know you are enjoying a Chenin that lingers on the vervy acidity.

Both of these lightly sparkling darlings are thirst-quenching. I served both poolside and pleased all, even the fussiest of fizz drinkers. These wines are all about fun, from the label (front and back) to what sparkles inside.