Canard-Duchêne

Authentic Brut Champagne Blend

8.9219 ratings
8.833 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
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Top Notes For
Duane Mason

Great value. A very nice Champagne at a very reasonable price.

Great value. A very nice Champagne at a very reasonable price.

Aug 10th, 2018
Severn Goodwin

Love this bottle, a killer value, can be found in a retail setting for under $30. Please see my prior notes.

The palate on this bottle is a little more chalky (limestone) than I remember, this is a good thing! Last time we had this wine it was in the winery cellar in Ludes. I miss and don't miss those stairs into their very deep cellar.

I really can't wait to go back to France, we loved Burgundy, but the Champagne region is equally full of amazing producers, big and small.

Love this bottle, a killer value, can be found in a retail setting for under $30. Please see my prior notes.

The palate on this bottle is a little more chalky (limestone) than I remember, this is a good thing! Last time we had this wine it was in the winery cellar in Ludes. I miss and don't miss those stairs into their very deep cellar.

I really can't wait to go back to France, we loved Burgundy, but the Champagne region is equally full of amazing producers, big and small.

Aug 5th, 2018
Severn Goodwin

50% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Meunier / 10% Pinot Noir

On the nose, light citrus and green apple, white flowers with honey.

On the palate, toasty brioche with refreshing acidity and pear/melon notes.

This bottle delivers a stunning value; we normally can buy this at $30, and be oh so happy!

Producer Note:
Canard-Duchêne is unique in its origins, history and style. The Champagne house has been located in Ludes, in the Montagne de Reims National Park, since 1868, and is one of the original Grandes Marques. Its founders, Victor Canard and Leonie Duchêne, both well-known characters in Champagne, were granted the right by the Russian Imperial Family to adopt its coat of arms as the family emblem. The crowned two-headed eagle has thus appeared on every Canard-Duchêne label since the end of the 19th century. These authentic, original Champagnes combine fruit, intensity and complexity.

@David T
This is my version of your Billecart-Salmon Brut.

50% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Meunier / 10% Pinot Noir

On the nose, light citrus and green apple, white flowers with honey.

On the palate, toasty brioche with refreshing acidity and pear/melon notes.

This bottle delivers a stunning value; we normally can buy this at $30, and be oh so happy!

Producer Note:
Canard-Duchêne is unique in its origins, history and style. The Champagne house has been located in Ludes, in the Montagne de Reims National Park, since 1868, and is one of the original Grandes Marques. Its founders, Victor Canard and Leonie Duchêne, both well-known characters in Champagne, were granted the right by the Russian Imperial Family to adopt its coat of arms as the family emblem. The crowned two-headed eagle has thus appeared on every Canard-Duchêne label since the end of the 19th century. These authentic, original Champagnes combine fruit, intensity and complexity.

@David T
This is my version of your Billecart-Salmon Brut.

Oct 28th, 2017
Martin Redmond

Ir can be challenging to find #Champage for lees than $30. This one for the bill quite nicely. This one is a harmonious blend of 50% Chard, 40% Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir from organic fruit. It's crisp, tangy, and clean with a toasty apple, lemon and mineral character #enofylzwineblog #champagnecampaign #champagne

Ir can be challenging to find #Champage for lees than $30. This one for the bill quite nicely. This one is a harmonious blend of 50% Chard, 40% Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir from organic fruit. It's crisp, tangy, and clean with a toasty apple, lemon and mineral character #enofylzwineblog #champagnecampaign #champagne

1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2016
Scott Rowe

Paired with Korean Fried Broccoli.
Exquisitely fine bead, mouth watering.

Paired with Korean Fried Broccoli.
Exquisitely fine bead, mouth watering.

Jan 6th, 2017
Brad Hemmer

Classic, crisp, yeasty, nice balance

Classic, crisp, yeasty, nice balance

Nov 5th, 2016
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.9

A symmetrical sparkler showing richness, minerality, fruit, and acidity in balanced proportion.

A symmetrical sparkler showing richness, minerality, fruit, and acidity in balanced proportion.

Jan 4th, 2016
Thea Dwelle

Host Lusciouslushes.com

8.8

Stately Champagne with delicious lemon curd and brioche notes, followed by kumquat and mineral, and a light dusting of toasted hazelnuts

Stately Champagne with delicious lemon curd and brioche notes, followed by kumquat and mineral, and a light dusting of toasted hazelnuts

Feb 9th, 2015
Dave Smigielski

Nice and fresh. Tastes better than it's price point.

Nice and fresh. Tastes better than it's price point.

Oct 23rd, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

An old champagne house the official Russian tzar

An old champagne house the official Russian tzar

Sep 23rd, 2014