Duval-Leroy : Femme de Champagne Grand cru Brut 2008

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Femme de Champagne Grand cru Brut 2008 by Duval-Leroy

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays an elegant golden hue.

Nose
The bouquet is highly complex, revealing notes of acacia, brioche, and vanilla interwoven with aromas of dried fruits, lemon, and mandarin.

Palate
On the palate, this champagne delights with its fine bubbles and remarkable persistence. The texture is both creamy and precise, offering a perfect balance between richness and freshness. The finish is impressively long.

Food and wine pairings

This great champagne pairs perfectly with langoustine tartare or pan-seared foie gras. Its structure and complexity also make it an ideal match for refined seafood dishes or delicate poultry.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate the qualities of Femme de Champagne Grand cru Brut 2008, serve it between 8°C and 10°C.

Other characteristics

This Extra-Brut champagne, with its moderate dosage of 5 g/l, also stands out for its significantly reduced sulfite content, corresponding to about one third of the maximum authorized threshold.

An exceptional vintage champagne combining richness and freshness

The estate

Located at the tip of the Côte des Blancs in Champagne, Maison Duval-Leroy has proudly upheld its three core values since its founding in 1859: protect, perfect, and transmit. Deeply committed to ecological practices, Maison Duval-Leroy produces champagnes that fully express their terroir. Elegance, minerality, and brightness define the champagnes of Maison Duval-Leroy, renowned for their remarkable aromatic complexity and structure.

The vineyard

Femme de Champagne Grand Cru comes from a selection of the finest Grand Cru plots that have supplied Maison Duval-Leroy since the early 1990s. The vines, averaging 35 to 45 years old, are certified HVE level 3 and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne, as is the entire vineyard of Maison Duval-Leroy.

The vintage

2008 stands out as an exceptional vintage in Champagne, marked by great richness and remarkable freshness, resulting in bottles of rare depth and complexity.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of Femme de Champagne Grand cru Brut 2008 is carried out separately according to the origin of the grapes, thus preserving the identity of each terroir. A portion (6%) is vinified in 220-liter oak barrels, adding complexity and structure. Malolactic fermentation is carried out, followed by natural clarification without animal or plant fining agents. Having benefited from 17 years of aging, including 15 years on fine lees, this champagne thus reveals exceptional complexity, richness, and finesse. 

Grape varieties

Chardonnay (74%)
Pinot Noir (26%).