Duval-Leroy : Femme de Champagne Grand cru

The indulgence and finesse of a great champagne from Maison Duval-Leroy

The property

Located at the tip of the Côte des Blancs in Champagne, Maison Duval-Leroy has made it a point of honor to respect its 3 core values since its creation in 1859: protect, perfect and transmit. Highly committed at the ecological level, the Champagne Duval-Leroy House offers champagnes expressing their terroir and the typicity of each vintage.

Elegance, minerality and brightness define the champagnes of Maison Duval-Leroy, recognized for their great aromatic complexity and structure.

The vineyard

Femme de Champagne Grand Cru comes from a selection of the best Grand Cru plots supplying Maison Duval-Leroy since the early 1990s. The vines, with an average age of 35 to 45 years, are certified HVE level 3 and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne, just like the entire vineyard of Maison Duval-Leroy.

Vinification and aging

The parcel vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels. The blend is vinified to the extent of 13% in oak barrels to provide structure and enhance the silky texture of this cuvée. Once bottled, the champagne rests on lees for more than 6 years in the house's chalk cellars. The dosage of this cuvée is about 5 g/liter.

Blend

Chardonnay (87%) and pinot noir (13%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the cuvée Femme de Champagne Grand Cru from Maison Duval-Leroy

Tasting

Color
The color is straw yellow with beautiful golden reflections. The effervescence is fine.

Nose
The nose presents aromas of mandarin mixed with subtle woody notes.

Palate
The palate is indulgent with a silky structure. The finish is long and persistent, with lemony and woody notes.

Food and wine pairings

Femme de Champagne Grand Cru pairs perfectly with a chicken supreme.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 8 and 10°C.

Storage

Accessible today, Femme de Champagne Grand Cru from Maison Duval-Leroy can wait 5 years to reveal its full aromatic palette.