Mouzon Leroux are a family-owned grower-Champagne house based in the Grand Cru township of Verzy in the northern Montatgne de Reims. THey have been passed down through the generations since 1776. Sebastian Leroux, who took over in 2008 has converted the estate to Biodynamic (Demeter certified). The house-style follows the Sellose school, fermenting in oak, allowing for micro-oxidation and picking to obtain tension of ripe, powerful fruit and high acid. They do allow full malo (mostly to avoid sulphur usage), but dosage is very low (often zero). And pressure for second ferment never exceeds 5 bar (as oppose to the 6 bar seen in most large Champagne houses).
This entry level cuvee comes from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy. 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. 55% from 2020 vintage, 45% from 2018/19. Disgorged 2024. A great intro to the house-style, having great tension of coiled fruit and saline acidity. Vinous and moreish. Great value
Mouzon Leroux are a family-owned grower-Champagne house based in the Grand Cru township of Verzy in the northern Montatgne de Reims. THey have been passed down through the generations since 1776. Sebastian Leroux, who took over in 2008 has converted the estate to Biodynamic (Demeter certified). The house-style follows the Sellose school, fermenting in oak, allowing for micro-oxidation and picking to obtain tension of ripe, powerful fruit and high acid. They do allow full malo (mostly to avoid sulphur usage), but dosage is very low (often zero). And pressure for second ferment never exceeds 5 bar (as oppose to the 6 bar seen in most large Champagne houses).
This entry level cuvee comes from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy. 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. 55% from 2020 vintage, 45% from 2018/19. Disgorged 2024. A great intro to the house-style, having great tension of coiled fruit and saline acidity. Vinous and moreish. Great value
