Mouzon-Leroux Champagne Verzy Grand Cru L’Ascendant Solera NV Champagne

Natasha Volkov — Picked this up on a whim

8/10

Saw this on the shelf at my local wine merchant and the solera thing on the label caught my eye. Really glad I grabbed it. It's not showy at all, more like quietly confident? The fruit and acidity are properly balanced and it just drinks really well. Great with cheese board.

Clara Johansson — So much going on in the glass

8/10

This is one of those wines that keeps revealing new stuff. First sip I got fruit and freshness, then by the second glass there was all this extra complexity coming through. Really restrained too at 12.5%, didn't feel boozy at all. Had it with some seared scallops and it was perfect.

Felix Moreau — Good but maybe overhyped?

7/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was nice, definitely well made. Clean finish and good acidity. But honestly at nearly 70 quid I'm not sure it's twice as good as a decent £35 bottle. Would drink again if someone else is buying though!