L'Ascendant Extra Brut

Champagne Mouzon Leroux
From the grand cru slopes of Verzy, this is biodynamic Champagne at its most honest. The family works chalky, north-facing parcels where Pinot Noir ripens slowly and keeps its tension, with Chardonnay adding lift. Grapes are picked by hand, fermented with native yeasts and aged partly in oak, then rested on lees for years before a whisper of dosage — just enough to let the terroir speak. Expect red berries, toasted hazelnut, a saline, almost smoky finish and bubbles that feel silky rather than sharp. Pour it with roast poultry, mushroom risotto or simply good company. Grower Champagne worth discovering.
43.44 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

12 in stock

Wine name: L'Ascendant Extra Brut

Vintage: Non-vintage (single-harvest base, disgorged according to batch)

Producer: Champagne Mouzon-Leroux, Verzy (Montagne de Reims)

Grape varieties: 100% Pinot Noir (Grand Cru Verzy)

Region: Champagne, France

Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru AOC

Vinification method: Whole-bunch pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, vinification in oak barrels and foudres, full malolactic fermentation, ageing on fine lees with regular lees stirring, second fermentation in bottle, extended maturation in chalk cellars, extra brut dosage (under 5 g/l)

Maceration: None — direct gentle pressing of whole clusters, no skin contact

Colour: Bright golden yellow with amber glints, fine and persistent bubbles

Bouquet: Ripe yellow fruit, dried apricot, candied citrus, brioche, hazelnut, honey and subtle smoky, chalky notes

Palate: Full and vinous attack, creamy texture, red-fruit and stone-fruit depth, saline chalky minerality, fine bitters on the finish, long and dry

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Chalk (Campanian belemnite chalk) with clay-silt topsoil on the slopes of Verzy

Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter), horse ploughing on selected plots, herbal teas and biodynamic preparations

Ageing potential: 8 to 12 years from disgorgement

Food pairing: Roast poultry, veal with morels, lobster, grilled turbot, matured Comté and hard cheeses, mushroom risotto

Serving temperature: 10–12°C