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Sparkling dry
For connoisseurs seeking a truly legendary Champagne, the Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Brut Grand Cru 2008 is an unmissable masterpiece. Hailing from the acclaimed 2008 vintage, this exquisite cuvée offers unparalleled depth and vibrant freshness.
The 2008 vintage stands out as exceptional in Champagne, marked by great richness and remarkable freshness. The bouquet of this Femme de Champagne is of great complexity, revealing notes of acacia, brioche, and vanilla that intertwine with aromas of dried fruit, lemon, and mandarin. On the palate, this Champagne seduces with its fine bubbles of remarkable persistence. The texture is both creamy and precise, offering a perfect balance between richness and freshness, with an impressive length on the finish.
Femme de Champagne Grand Cru is crafted from a selection of the best Grand Cru plots supplying Maison Duval-Leroy since the early 1990s. The vines, with an average age of 35 to 45 years, are certified HVE level 3 and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne, reflecting the house's commitment. Malolactic fermentation is carried out. Having benefited from an extraordinary 17 years of aging, including 15 years on fine lees, this Champagne truly reveals exceptional complexity, richness, and finesse.
Dosage 5g/l.
Served at 8°C - 10°C with mushroom ravioli with cream cheese sauce, seared scallops with lemon butter sauce or pheasant with truffles and potato piuré.
Established in 1859 in the village of Vertus, in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Blancs, the Champagne house Duval-Leroy was founded by wine merchants Jules Duval and Edouard Leroy. After World War II, their production began to grow rapidly, and the company further strengthened its position when Jean Charles Duval took over its management. He introduced modern technologies and advanced equipment, significantly contributing to the company's expansion. Following the unexpected death of J. Ch. Duval, his wife Carol Duval-Leroy, often referred to as the "iron lady," took the helm. Following the example of famous Champagne widows – Veuve Clicquot, Lily Bollinger, and Louise Pommery – she continues to successfully lead the company to this day.
In 2007, Carol Duval-Leroy became the first woman elected as the head of the Association Viticole Champenoise (AVC), demonstrating her leadership and influence in the region. Duval-Leroy owns 200 hectares of vineyards in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne regions and is the ninth-largest vineyard owner in Champagne. It is a family-owned company that has managed to remain independent even as major Champagne producers were being sold or merged with large conglomerates. The high quality of their Champagnes is consistently recognized – in 2008, Duval-Leroy was the only Champagne to be included in the list of the World's Top 100 Wines, and in recent years, almost all of their main Champagnes have been rated 90 points or higher.
Wine Style
Duval-Leroy Champagnes are characterized by elegance, subtlety, and excellent balance, reflecting the specific terroir of the different Champagne regions. Great emphasis is placed on the ‘Chardonnay’ variety, which dominates their vineyards in the Côte des Blancs.
Prestigious Vineyards
Duval-Leroy owns vineyards in three main Champagne regions, each contributing to the character of their Champagnes:
The yields from these different terroirs and meticulous work in the cellar allow Duval-Leroy to create diverse and high-quality Champagnes.
Aging and Drinking Period
Duval-Leroy Champagnes are aged in cellars for an extended period, often exceeding the appellation requirements. This imparts greater complexity, finer bubbles, and a longer finish. While some Champagnes can be enjoyed in their youth, the top-tier cuvées, especially the “Blanc de Blancs,” have excellent potential to age and evolve for many years, gaining even more elegance and nuance. Duval-Leroy Champagnes are valued for both their youthful freshness and their mature complexity.
