Duval-Leroy

Cuvée Millésime Prestige Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay

9.237 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

This bottle was chosen as our opening salvo for the Cellar Raid. We paired it with Kaluga caviar and let me tell you: it's hard to think of anything more hedonistic than taking bumps of caviar while sipping vintage Champagne. Okay, back to the wine. The 2006 D-L BdB currently pours a bright golden color and while still quite effervescent, the mousse is no longer persistent. On the nose, you're immediately hit with a fresh croissant to the face. There's also bruised apple, lemon bar, honey and almonds. On the palate, the wine is dry and has such a lovely, creamy and viscous texture. Acid is zippy enough. Apples, marzipan, lemon and a touch of butterscotch. A lovely, balanced Champagne that's aging so gracefully. I have one more bottle and plan to enjoy that in the next 5-7 years.

This bottle was chosen as our opening salvo for the Cellar Raid. We paired it with Kaluga caviar and let me tell you: it's hard to think of anything more hedonistic than taking bumps of caviar while sipping vintage Champagne. Okay, back to the wine. The 2006 D-L BdB currently pours a bright golden color and while still quite effervescent, the mousse is no longer persistent. On the nose, you're immediately hit with a fresh croissant to the face. There's also bruised apple, lemon bar, honey and almonds. On the palate, the wine is dry and has such a lovely, creamy and viscous texture. Acid is zippy enough. Apples, marzipan, lemon and a touch of butterscotch. A lovely, balanced Champagne that's aging so gracefully. I have one more bottle and plan to enjoy that in the next 5-7 years.

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2022
Roberto Lartigue

Roberto had this 2 years ago

Roberto had this 2 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2022
Roberto Lartigue

Roberto had this 3 years ago

Roberto had this 3 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2021
Fin Jams

Lesser experience with champagnes but this is good

Lesser experience with champagnes but this is good

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2021
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

Get’n deeper & nuttier. Glad I got more.

Get’n deeper & nuttier. Glad I got more.

1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2019
Diederick Swagemakers

Diederick had this 6 years ago

Diederick had this 6 years ago

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Johnny Hellman

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Johnny had this 7 years ago

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Gustaf Andersson

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Henrik Thomasen

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Gail G
9.7

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Gail had this 7 years ago

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