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
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
Yummy! 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
Rather ordinary and sweet, may be pleasing to some, but not to me.
Rather ordinary and sweet, may be pleasing to some, but not to me.
Feb 14th, 2015
Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
