Mouzon Leroux L'exaltant Ratafia de Saignée

Emperor Champagne • Ratafia

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500ml

Emperor Champagne Warehouse - Clik Collective

Pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours

unit 111/15 Cochranes Rd
Moorabbin VIC 3189
Australia

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A rich, expressive Ratafia crafted from 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir in Verzy. Fortified and aged 20 months in oak without topping, it delivers luscious notes of red fruit, spice, and Port-like depth. Perfect with desserts or as a bold aperitif.

Maker

Mouzon Leroux

Style

Ratafia
Mouzon Leroux

A Family Legacy Rooted in Terroir

Steeped in history, this family estate has passed down its winemaking savoir-faire from father to son since 1776. Nestled across 65 vineyard blocks spanning 8.5 hectares in Verzy, a revered Grand Cru village of the Grande Montagne de Reims, the domaine expresses the essence of its land through time-honoured tradition and thoughtful innovation.

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Food Pairings

L’Exaltant’s rich, complex profile makes it a superb partner for indulgent dishes. Enjoy it alongside crème brûlée, chocolate tart, sticky date pudding, or strong cheeses like Roquefort or aged Comté. It also shines as an aperitif over ice, or paired with foie gras or spiced charcuterie for a savoury twist. With its oxidative depth and luscious fruit, it’s versatile, elegant, and unforgettable.

L’Exaltant’s rich, complex profile makes it a superb partner for indulgent dishes. Enjoy it alongside crème brûlée, chocolate tart, sticky date pudding, or strong cheeses like Roquefort or aged Comté. It also shines as an aperitif over ice, or paired with foie gras or spiced charcuterie for a savoury twist. With its oxidative depth and luscious fruit, it’s versatile, elegant, and unforgettable.

Technical Notes

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy, L’Exaltant Ratafia de Saignée is made using the press juice from Mouzon Leroux’s “Incandescent” cuvée. The juice undergoes two days of maceration on skins before being fortified with grape spirit, halting fermentation and preserving its natural sweetness. No sugar, fining, or filtration is added, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine. The wine is then aged for 20 months in oak barrels without topping up, encouraging gentle oxidative development and adding depth and complexity reminiscent of fine Port. Bottled from the 2020 vintage, this luscious, richly layered wine reflects both Sébastien Mouzon’s craftsmanship and Champagne’s historic Ratafia tradition.

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy, L’Exaltant Ratafia de Saignée is made using the press juice from Mouzon Leroux’s “Incandescent” cuvée. The juice undergoes two days of maceration on skins before being fortified with grape spirit, halting fermentation and preserving its natural sweetness. No sugar, fining, or filtration is added, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine. The wine is then aged for 20 months in oak barrels without topping up, encouraging gentle oxidative development and adding depth and complexity reminiscent of fine Port. Bottled from the 2020 vintage, this luscious, richly layered wine reflects both Sébastien Mouzon’s craftsmanship and Champagne’s historic Ratafia tradition.

What to Expect

L’Exaltant Ratafia de Saignée is a unique fortified wine crafted from the press juice of the house’s iconic “Incandescent” cuvée. Made from 100% Grand Cru Verzy Pinot Noir, the juice is fortified with grape spirit after two days of maceration — halting fermentation to preserve its natural fruit sweetness. The wine is then aged for 20 months in oak barrels without topping up, encouraging gentle oxidation and developing notes reminiscent of fine Port. Expect a luscious, amber-hued wine with layers of red fruit, spice, toasted nuts, and caramelised depth — both indulgent and refined.

L’Exaltant Ratafia de Saignée is a unique fortified wine crafted from the press juice of the house’s iconic “Incandescent” cuvée. Made from 100% Grand Cru Verzy Pinot Noir, the juice is fortified with grape spirit after two days of maceration — halting fermentation to preserve its natural fruit sweetness. The wine is then aged for 20 months in oak barrels without topping up, encouraging gentle oxidation and developing notes reminiscent of fine Port. Expect a luscious, amber-hued wine with layers of red fruit, spice, toasted nuts, and caramelised depth — both indulgent and refined.