Archive for November 2014

Duval-Leroy is a family business, established in 1859 through the merger of two Champagne growers. The company is still based in its village of origin, Vertus. Handed down from father to son, it has remained independent for 148 years. Champagne Duval-Leroy is now headed by one of the very select few of women who run…

Our winemaker’s comments: Slightly salmony/pink grapefruit in colour. The nose is subtle, recalling fleshy little wild strawberries and sundrenched ripe plums. On the palate, it is soft and rich but still retains a lovely lightness of touch. Notes of sweets and crystallised fruits linger, lifted by a touch of eau-de-vie of cherries from the Pinot…

Duval-Leroy continues its tradition of exceptional champagnes with a silk-screened bottle, signed by its favorite artist, the American painter LeRoy Neiman. He evokes Paris, the city of lights, a symbol of “art de vivre” and luxury. A fabulous new collector’s item ! The deep blue labelling adds a hint of insolence. Origin of crus: Grande…

Ruch, gourmand and intense. Golden robe with silvery glints and persistent fine bubbles developing a lovely cordon. Intense nose with notes of plum jam and red berries. When mixing, the flavours evolve on strawberry, redcurrant then dried fruits, honey and grilled notes.Rich palate marked by red berries with a gourmand and round attack. Long and…

An artful cuvée. COLOUR: Yellow colour with emerald accents. NOSE: Subtle top notes. It has middle notes of white flowers and more pronounced bottom notes of white peach. As the wine warms up, the bouquet becomes more pronounced. It is quite voluminous. Upon tasting, it releases aromas of cooked apple and of roasting. PALATE: It…

Blending is fundamental to the production of any Champagne and totally dependent on the skills and experience of the chief winemaker and his team. Our Winemaker’s comments: The colour is a brilliant pale gold; the mousse is lively but creamy, forming a delicate but persistent stream of bubbles. The nose is fresh and reminiscent of…

A selection of top crus. Its original bottle puts Thierry Gasco’s latest creation among the ranks of exceptional rosés. This wine is pastel pink in colour, so characteristic of Pommery style, with fresh, fine aromas. It is intended for prestige wine shops and fine restaurants. COLOUR: In the pale pink characteristic of Pommery’s rosé Champagnes,…