Magic of Juju
Mosse · Loire Valley, France
At a glance
- Producer
- Mosse
- Region
- Loire Valley, France
- Grape variety
- Chenin Blanc
- Wine type
- White
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Fruity
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $25-$35
Tasting profile
Vibrant citrus, green apple, honeyed floral notes with mineral undertones.
Evolution: Over time, will develop richer honeyed layers, subtle nutty and waxy complexity.
At peak: Complex and layered with a tight balance of acidity and subtle oxidative character.
Structure
- Acidity
- High, bright and crisp
- Tannins
- None (white wine)
- Alcohol
- Approx. 12.5%
- Aging potential
- 10+ years due to high natural acidity and quality winemaking
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2026 to 2030
- Optimal window
- 2023 to 2032
- Current status
- Approaching optimal drinking window
- Current condition
- Fresh with lively acidity and developing complexity
Mosse Magic of Juju is a premium Loire Chenin Blanc from an excellent vintage. The high acidity and winemaking style provide significant aging potential well beyond typical white wines, supporting a drinking window extending a decade from vintage. This coincides with known patterns for quality Vouvray-style Chenins which can age 10-20 years.
Food pairing
Pairs excellently with seafood, poultry with creams sauces, aged goat cheese, and Asian dishes with moderate spice.
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 10-12°C / 50-54°F
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 8/10
Uses renewable energy in winery, minimal intervention winemaking, water recycling systems in place
Mosse is recognized for commitment to sustainable viticulture focusing on minimal chemical use, energy efficiency, and maintaining biodiversity. The low-intervention approach combined with regional sustainable certifications score this wine well on environmental impact, though not fully biodynamic or organically certified. Transport carbon emissions are controlled mainly by optimizing logistics within Europe.