NV Mouzon-Leroux - Champagne Extra-Brut l'Atavique (750ml) [PRE ARRIVAL]

The Mouzon family has grown grapes in Verzy, a Grand Cru village on the Montagne de Reims, since 1776. Sébastien Mouzon, the ninth generation, converted the estate to biodynamics in 2008. He farms about seven hectares across some 50 tiny parcels, almost all in Verzy, and is certified organic. L’Atavique (“ancestral”) is his signature cuvée and a pure snapshot of the village. It’s mostly Pinot Noir with Chardonnay, fermented largely in French oak with some steel, then aged on its lees. A light Extra-Brut dosage keeps it bone dry. Expect red apple, raspberry, grapefruit and white flowers, with toasty brioche and almond. The palate is chalky and mineral, with a fine, creamy mousse and a long, crisp finish. A real food Champagne: try it with oysters, roast chicken or aged Comté.