Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Popped and poured. Deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, this Champagne has autolytic and oxidative notes of almond breakfast croissants and marzipan with lemon curd. That palate is quite rich with citrus and nuts. I must admit that all of my previous experiences with Duval Leroy has been with the standard blue label Brut NV which does not carry the Premier Cru designation so take the following comments with a grain of salt. Based off the color, flavor profile, and the fact that cork did not expand after being extracted, I am left to wonder if this wine has seen some years of age. Unfortunately, there is no disgorgement data to be found and the date code is all gibberish to me. Regardless, a perfectly nice bottle of Champagne if you like those more oxidative qualities.
Popped and poured. Deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, this Champagne has autolytic and oxidative notes of almond breakfast croissants and marzipan with lemon curd. That palate is quite rich with citrus and nuts. I must admit that all of my previous experiences with Duval Leroy has been with the standard blue label Brut NV which does not carry the Premier Cru designation so take the following comments with a grain of salt. Based off the color, flavor profile, and the fact that cork did not expand after being extracted, I am left to wonder if this wine has seen some years of age. Unfortunately, there is no disgorgement data to be found and the date code is all gibberish to me. Regardless, a perfectly nice bottle of Champagne if you like those more oxidative qualities.
May 6th, 2021
NV | midweight champagne from Chardonnay from Côte de Blancs and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Vallee de la Marne. Vibrant taste with apples and frivolous in smell, champagne came better out after pairing with oysters
NV | midweight champagne from Chardonnay from Côte de Blancs and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Vallee de la Marne. Vibrant taste with apples and frivolous in smell, champagne came better out after pairing with oysters
Feb 28th, 2021
My go to for budget champ. Love that mousse
My go to for budget champ. Love that mousse
Dec 29th, 2017
Nice mousse and elegant red citrus fruit nose, otherwise a standard rather unexceptional wine.
Nice mousse and elegant red citrus fruit nose, otherwise a standard rather unexceptional wine.
Sep 16th, 2017
We are to another Friday and celebrating the weekend. I have been enjoying the champagnes lately and picked this NV Duval-Leroy Premier Cru Brut Champagne.
On the nose there is strawberry, yeast, toasted bread, creme brulee and caramelized sugar.
On the palate I get white peach, strawberry, lemon zest, lemon grass, biscuit, minerality and graphite shavings.
This champagne has high acidity with a good long finish.
A very nice champagne to be enjoyed anytime. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
We are to another Friday and celebrating the weekend. I have been enjoying the champagnes lately and picked this NV Duval-Leroy Premier Cru Brut Champagne.
On the nose there is strawberry, yeast, toasted bread, creme brulee and caramelized sugar.
On the palate I get white peach, strawberry, lemon zest, lemon grass, biscuit, minerality and graphite shavings.
This champagne has high acidity with a good long finish.
A very nice champagne to be enjoyed anytime. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
Lean and focused with lemon notes, very clean and neat.
Lean and focused with lemon notes, very clean and neat.
Jan 1st, 2016Yummy! Bright, fesh, creamy, lemon, granny smith apple, a but of nuttiness..great finish
Yummy! Bright, fesh, creamy, lemon, granny smith apple, a but of nuttiness..great finish
Aug 30th, 2015
