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Sparkling dry
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Duval-Leroy Rosé Champagne is considered one of the best-balanced rosé champagnes on the market, where berry-like richness perfectly blends with spring-like freshness.
The champagne features a subtle salmon color and enticing aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, complemented by light notes of ginger and fresh bread crust. On the palate, the wine stands out with its crisp acidity, firm structure, and silky play of bubbles, leaving a long and berry-forward finish.
The character of this champagne is formed in the finest Premier Cru vineyards of Champagne, where limestone soil predominates. The production process follows the traditional assemblage method: the base white wine is blended with a small amount of red wine made from old 'Pinot Noir' vines. To achieve maximum complexity, the champagne is aged on its lees significantly longer than the standard requirements.
Upon request, we can provide branded Duval-Leroy gift packaging.
Serve at 8-10 °C with oysters, seafood, scrambled eggs
Lacy in texture and elegant, this is framed by delicate acidity that focuses the subtle flavors of dried apricot, cherry and graphite-tinged mineral, with hints of honey, ground anise and walnut. Harmonious.
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.
