An Evolution in Anjou

Agnes et Rene Mosse

Organic & Biodynamic Expressions

of the Loire Valley

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“Working as well as you can in the vineyard and not intervening in the cellar is the ONLY way to make exceptional wine.”- Rene Mosse

When Agnes and Rene Mosse arrived in Anjou over 20 years ago, the area had a reputation for “headaches and stomach pains…wines that are heavily sulfured and chaptalized.” The region has had a hard time fixing its bad reputation. But Agnes and Rene set out to be a part of a new wave of winegrowers and winemakers that work on a much smaller scale, only 17 hectares, and focus on Organic (certified) and Biodynamic vineyard and winery practices.

But don’t let the idea of a more "natural" wine concern you, as Rene said “Quality is what matters. I don't care how your wine was made if it's undrinkable.” These are exciting and vibrant wines, whites, a Muscat/Cab Franc blend, and a lovely sparkler. Something new and intriguing for your cellar!

The wines of Agnès & René Mosse, from Anjou Noir, have become highly sought-after by lovers of natural wines. Domaine Mosse is an organic winery founded in the late 1990s by Agnès and René Mosse after his tenure in Burgundy. The domaine produces a wide range of bottlings under the Vin de France, Anjou and Savennières designations. Mosse Chenins tend to be more open and fleshier, without sacrificing complexity. - Wine Spectator

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Les Bonnes Blanches is a sector of vines widely considered to be the top terroir in the area. It’s location is geologically ideal to the Layon river, and it’s one of the rare vineyards that can produce an excellent Coteaux-du-Layon every year. The Mosse intentionally harvest earlier to produce dry whites. The soils are composed of shallow decomposing schist and quartz on schist rock, so the roots of the vineyards' 40 year old vines can get exceptionally deep, providing an unparalleled amount of minerality in the wine.

2021 Agnes et Rene Mosse Le Rouchefer

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92 WS

Alluring and fresh, with beautiful kumquat, crisp apple and nectarine notes complemented by a glaze of honey. Shows good tension and energy through the clean finish, while a whiff of smoke, sea salt and intense minerality add range. Impressive. Drink now through 2032. 450 cases made, 120 cases imported. - KB, Wine Spectator

This wine is produced within the Anjou appellation but is intentionally declassified as VDF. Le Rouchefer is a single vineyard bottling from a 1.66 hectare parcel of the same name. An ample and generous Chenin, balanced by a vibrant minerality, the light maceration gives it structure.

2022 Agnes et Rene Mosse Combo

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20% Cabernet Franc and 80% Muscat à petits grains. The aromas of lychee and mango from Muscat supported by a soft tannic structure go very well with the violet and grapefruit of Cabernet Franc. The south meets the north in a fruity and floral range.

2022 Agnes et Rene Mosse Chenin

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This wine is produced within the Anjou appellation but is intentionally declassified as VDF. From four parcels planted in 2000. Fruity attack, a crunchy wine.

2022 Agnes et Rene Mosse Moussamoussettes Pet-Nat Rose

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70% Pineau D`Aunis, 30% Grolleau Noir. Sparkling rosé wine with notes of red fruits, citrus fruits (blood orange, grapefruit), sweet spices. Lively and invigorating bubbles.

2022 Agnes et Rene Mosse Magic of Ju Ju

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80% Chenin, 20% Sauvignon Blanc. This is a blend of organic grapes bought and harvested in Faye d'Anjou. Dry and aromatic white with notes of white fruit and herbaceous, tense finish supported by a salivating bitterness. The name of the wines comes from the album Magic of Ju-Ju released in 1968 by Archie Shepp. René is a big jazz head.

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