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Sparkling dry
For those seeking an approachable yet refined Champagne, the Duval-Leroy Prestige Fleur Brut 1er Cru is an excellent choice. This Champagne beautifully balances vibrant freshness with elegant complexity, offering a delightful introduction to the world of Premier Cru quality from a renowned house.
This exquisite Champagne presents a green-yellow color with a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose is an inviting combination of white flowers with delicious notes of almond and toasted bread.
While the initial attack is lively, the balanced palate seduces with its elegance and silky structure. The experience culminates in a finish of great delicacy.
Fleur de Champagne Brut Premier Cru is crafted from a selection of plots across 5 Grand Cru villages owned by Maison Duval-Leroy and its trusted partners. 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 to environmentally friendly practices across its entire vineyard.
Following malolactic fermentation, the Champagne undergoes a significant aging period of 30 to 36 months on lees in bottles before disgorgement, allowing its flavors to develop and integrate beautifully.
Dosage 8g/l.
Serve at 8-10 °C with pancakes seasoned with caviar, oysters, eggs Benedict seasoned with aged, hard cheese and salted salmon.
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.
