Duval-Leroy : Extra-Brut Prestige Premier Cru

An exceptional champagne from Maison Duval-Leroy, floral and delicate

The estate

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 to the environment, Maison Duval-Leroy offers champagnes that express 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

The vines, with an average age of 35 to 45 years, are HVE level 3 and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certified, just like the entire vineyard of Maison Duval-Leroy.

The wine

The Extra-Brut Prestige Premier Cru is the result of 4 years of harvests between 2010 and 2014. This cuvée is composed of 50% wine from the 2014 harvest and 50% reserve wine from the 2010 to 2013 harvests.

This champagne is presented in a bottle created in 2006 by Maison Duval-Leroy. With its thin neck limiting gaseous exchanges and a brown color preserving the wine from light, this bottle is intended for the highest range wines of the house.

Vinification and aging

The alcoholic fermentation is carried out with selected yeasts. The malolactic is carried out without fining. Only 2% of the wines are vinified in barrels. The aging in bottles on lees is for a minimum duration of 24 months. The dosage of this cuvée is about 5 g/liter.

Blend

Chardonnay (65%) and pinot noir (35%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Extra-Brut Prestige Premier Cru from Maison Duval-Leroy

Tasting

Color
The light yellow color presents brilliant silver reflections. The effervescence is fine and the cord persistent.

Nose
The nose combines floral notes (hawthorn, honeysuckle, lemon tree) with delicious notes of almond, toasted bread, sandalwood and red fruits.

Palate
On the finesse and elegance, the palate combines fruity aromas with remarkable freshness.

Food and wine pairings

Sushi or even a braised lamb shank with herbs pair perfectly with the Extra-Brut Prestige Premier Cru from Maison Duval-Leroy.

Service

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

Storage

Accessible today, the Extra-Brut Prestige Premier Cru from Maison Duval-Leroy can wait 3 to 5 years to reveal its full aromatic palette.