Mouzon Leroux & Fils
Champagne, France.
Available nationwide.
Mouzon-Leroux is a dynamic, ninth-generation grower producing exciting, terroir-driven Champagnes from eight hectares of biodynamically cultivated vines in Verzy. This underexposed village is home to some of the most diverse terroirs in northern Montagne du Reims, including some rare silex soils. While the fruit of this subregion has traditionally been blended to add tension to other wines of the Montagne, Sébastien Mouzon crafts impressively original and incisive wines that speak of Verzy like few have before him.
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour. And, while the wines can be concentrated, they are rarely heavy; even in the warmest of vintages they retain high acidity, aromatic precision and tight structures.
The domaine farms 60 different plots across eight hectares in Verzy. While most of the estate plantings are Pinot Noir, there are some small holdings of Chardonnay, Arbane, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Petit Meslier. In his quest to peel back the layers of his terroirs, Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low. In the cellar, his approach is suitably artisanal: wood maturation, extended lees aging and very low sulphur are the keys to the quality and style of the wines crafted here. Sébastien has a beautiful touch! The resulting wines are lovely expressions of their origins, full of purity and mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip.
Sébastien Mouzon’s wines can be found on the great lists of Paris, and his name is on the tip of many sommelier tongues in Europe and the US. We’re delighted that Australia has now got in on the action—if you are looking for restrained, elegant and incisive Champagne from a rising star, look no further.
Wine
Champagne Mouzon-Leroux L’atavique Tradition NV
Variety
Pinot Noir (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour. And, while the wines can be concentrated, they are rarely heavy; even in the warmest of vintages they retain high acidity, aromatic precision and tight structures.
Vineyard
Sourced from countless micro-plots spread across Verzy’s clay, chalk and flint soils.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
The approach is suitably artisanal: wood maturation, extended lees aging and very low sulphur are the keys to the quality and style of the wines crafted here. This cuvée is fermented in 80% French oak and 20% stainless steel.
Champagne Mouzon-Leroux L’incandescent Rosé de Saignée NV
Variety
Pinot Noir
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Vineyard
Drawn from chalky parcels on the Villers-Marmery side of the village in the lieu-dit of Les Cumaines.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Saignée. All the grapes were hand selected and received a short maceration (16 hours) on skins before pressing. Vinified entirely in stainless steel, the wine then spent 30 months on lees before being disgorged with a low 1.5 g/L.
Champagne Mouzon-Leroux L’ascendant Solera NV
Variety
Pinot Noir (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Mouzon’s solera cuvée, L'ascendant's base wine each year is complemented by 50% reserve wines which have been drawn from a perpetual reserve (à la Selosse, Bérêche, Laherte, et al.) established in 2010. The solera is topped up by 50% each year. The blend is approximately 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay and the wine is vinified entirely in seasoned oak. After 48 months on lees, it is disgorged with just one gram per litre dosage.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux L'angelique Blanc de Blancs 2017
Variety
Chardonnay
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Verzy Grand Cru. Five years on lees. Disgorged in October 2022. Dosage 1.5g/L.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux L'opinatre Blanc de Blanc 2016
Variety
Chardonnay.
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Five years on lees. Disgorged in October 2021. Dosage 0g/L.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux L'ineffable Blanc de Noirs 2017
Variety
Pinot Noir.
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Five years on lees. Disgorged in October 2022. Dosage 0g/L.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux Les Fervins Parcellaire 2017
Variety
Arbane, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Single vineyard 2nd valley. Four years on lees. Disgorged in October 2022. Dosage 0g/L.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux 7 Cepages Coteaux Champenois 2019
Variety
Arbane, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Meunier
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
From Fervins. 20 months in barrel on lees. Bottled unfiltered.
Champagne Mouzon Leroux L'exaltant Ratafia de Saignée
Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
Terroir
Verzy is a Grand Cru village with three hills and valleys offering a variety of expositions (mostly north-facing) and soil types. Plots to the east are dense with chalk and rock, with thin topsoils and plantings heavily skewed towards Chardonnay. The vines on the western side (near Verzenay) are on harder clay-rich soils, in which Pinot thrives. This cool region allows for long, slow growing seasons, which in turn allow for the development of complex layers of flavour.
Viticulture
Sébastien Mouzon works biodynamically, and yields are kept very low.
Winemaking
Press juice from L’incandescent 2020. 26 months in barrel. Maceration: 24 hours. No fermentation, filtration or added sugar.
Orders
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