Champagne Mouzon Leroux - The Atavistic
Champagne Mouzon Leroux & Fils is located in Verzy, in the Montagne de Reims in Champagne . The owners have been winegrowers from father to son since 1776 and the property is now managed by Pascale, Philippe and Sébastien Mouzon . The 8-hectare family estate is divided into 60 plots, in the Montagne de Reims and on the Grand Cru Verzy. The vineyard has been certified biodynamic since 2008 and has implemented the agroforestry technique by planting more than 1,000 trees and shrubs in the vineyard plots, as well as more than 300 aromatic plants such as thyme, oregano, savory and mint. Chickens and sheep are also on the estate for grazing in winter.
L'Atavisque is a blend of Pinot Noir (65%) and Chardonnay (35%) from the 2020 vintage (55%), supplemented with reserve wines from the 2019 and 2018 vintages (45%). It was disgorged in December 2023 and is bottled without dosage .
Grape varieties: 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay + 45% Reserve Wines