COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage (NV)
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Sébastien Mouzon (Champagne Mouzon-Leroux et Fils)
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
L'Ascendant is a non-vintage Champagne produced by Sébastien Mouzon, a 9th-generation winemaker from the Grand Cru village of Verzy in the Montagne de Reims. The wine is crafted using a solera system, initiated in 2010, which involves blending wines from multiple vintages to create a consistent and complex profile. This method, combined with the unique terroir of Verzy and Mouzon's commitment to biodynamic viticulture, sets the wine apart. The name 'L'Ascendant' signifies progression and continuous improvement, reflecting the producer's philosophy.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Solera system adds layers of history and complexity.
Fact 02
9th generation winemaker in Verzy.
Fact 03
Pioneer of biodynamic and agroforestry in Champagne.
Fact 04
Grand Cru village of Verzy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
L'Ascendant is produced using a solera system, a continuous blending method that incorporates reserve wines from previous vintages. The grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts in used oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation typically occurring. The wine then undergoes extended aging on its lees in the bottle, with a minimum of 40 months before disgorgement, contributing to its complexity and fine effervescence. Viticulture is managed biodynamically, with practices such as agroforestry and the use of animals in the vineyards to promote biodiversity and soil health.
