Mouzon-Leroux, Champagne l'Atavique Brut Nature [2021], NV Bordeaux Beyond Red the stone soils

the stone soils

Grown just a few miles from the Pacific

As the second wine of Château Cantemerle—a Fifth Growth with centuries of history—Les Allées de Cantemerle offers a glimpse of classed-growth pedigree without the wait or the splurge

and the 1989 vintage is no exception

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Mouzon-Leroux, Champagne l'Atavique Brut Nature [2021], NV Bordeaux Beyond Red the stone soilsFrom biodynamic vineyards in the Grand Cru of Verzy, this Brut Nature Champagne expresses the minerality and structure of the Grande Montagne de Reims. Mouzon Leroux's 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay assemblage undergoes spontaneous fermentation in 228 liter oak barrels and ages on its lees for 36+ months with zero dosage, preserving raw authenticity. The result is a fresh, vibrant wine with fine perlage, elegant complexity, and a distinctive