Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around 18 Euros per bottle)
Located in Verzy, in the heart of the Mountains of Reims, the Champagne House of Mouzon-Leroux cultivates around 10 hectares of vineyard using an environmentally friendly approach, essentially divided across four terroir classified as Premiers Cru and Grands Cru: Verzy, Verzenay, Ludes and Villers-Marmery. At present, 20% of the land is being converted to organic and biodynamic viticulture and will soon give origin to a new cuvée: "La première terre".
An elegant and luxurious look.
Appearance :
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Pale gold with green glints
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Fine perlage
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Elegant bead
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Bright
Nose :
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Elegant and complex, delivering delicious sensations
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The fresh citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit) and hazelnut,
expressed by the 60% Chardonnay, delicately mingle with scents of candied plum,
cherry and blackcurrant, expressed by the 40% Pinot Noir blended in the cuvée
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The nose then reveals surprising scents of butter,
brioche, pastries and caramel, almost vanilla-like, signs of great maturity
obtained with yeast autolysis of the second alcoholic fermentation during
ageing sur lattes
Palate :
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Clean and deliciously mineral attack, intensified by the
timely stop of the malolactic fermentation of the base wines, there throughout
tasting, swiftly reached by a creamy roundness
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Gentle effervescence
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The citrus fruits can be singled out, bolstered by
subtle spicy notes
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Good length on the palate
With this Brut Prestige Millésime 2005 - Grand Cru, Sébastien Mouzon signs a superb interpretation of the 2005 vintage, thanks to a responsible approach to the wine growing and making, and at the same time intuitive and meticulous.
Ideal as an aperitif, with salmon canapés, or during a meal with a seafood platter.
For
further information :
Champagne Mouzon-Leroux
16, rue Basse des Carrières
B. P. 35
51 380 Verzy
Tel. +33 03 26 97
96 68
Fax. +33 03 26 97
97 67
Email:
champagne-mouzon-leroux@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.champagne-mouzon-leroux.com
