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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 111 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by houstonjeff@hotmail.com on 9/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Earthy and tasty. (1976 views) | | | Tasted by vagrantone on 5/17/2017 & rated 89 points: Better than expected...
Excellent bubbles and foam structure. Has certainly softened significantly and taken on a more mellow, toasty character... In the end, the wine is well balanced and shows decent if not outstanding length. Not likely to improve (4671 views) | | | Tasted by ericindc on 12/29/2015: similar to last note in May 2015. fantastic. (6258 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 8/11/2015: No disgorgement info to my eye. Compact cork
Nose - sherry/ oxidative nose
Mouth - very crisp with hints of sherry. I suspect this has quite some age on it. Somewhat the opposite of a crisp refreshing citrusy champagne, though I can see the elegance. Good minerality. An interesting drink in spite of the fact that it's not my preferred style of champagne. (6694 views) | | | Tasted by ericindc on 5/23/2015 & rated 92 points: Older bottle. This was in its prime. As stated, it was an older bottle, at least based upon the cork and the taste.
Rich brioche, autolytics, apple, pear, and brown sugar nose. Nicely mature, full bodied, strong crisp acidy, but with strong yeastiness, brown apple, creamy and sweet fruit finish. This was really a marvelous bottle. (6907 views) | | | Tasted by forceberry on 9/17/2013 & rated 90 points: PN 60%, C 40%.
Normal yellow-green lemon color, slightly deeper yellow than the regular D-L Brut. Somewhat restrained, but positively nuanced and quite complex nose with less emphasis on the fruit department (ripe red apples, some citrus fruit character) and more on the developed and autolytic notes (earthiness, toasted bread crust, some yeasty French bread, a hint of butter). On the palate the wine is dry and rather light with somewhat aggressive and a bit short-lived mousse. The flavors are rather complex, albeit lacking a bit intensity. There are flavors of fresh green apples, surprisingly pronounced red-fruited Pinosity, some aromatic herbal character, a little honey, a hint of toasty autolysis and a touch of peppery spice. Bright, racy acidity gives the wine good structure. Great sophistication here. The finish is quite citrus-fruit dominant with the dosage (10 g/l) making it feel almost lemon marmaladey. There are also notes of green herbs, pronounced minerality, some delicate spice and hints of creamy autolysis in the quite long aftertaste.
A tasty, sophisticated and balanced effort that is a bit more expensive than the basic D-L Brut, but rightly so: this is a characterful high-quality Champ with good balance and nice structure. Although not a wine that would demand cellaring, I can imagine this wine could benefit from a year or two in a cellar. Solid value at 41€. (3497 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 12/8/2012 & rated 89 points: Big bubbles, a bit clumsy, earthy and lacing freshness. 88? (6798 views) | | | Tasted by Spyder14 on 10/22/2012: DSB and Ana R (7091 views) | | | Tasted by scyrene on 9/28/2012 & rated 85 points: From magnum. Pale lemon. Pretty nondescript; nothing wrong, but no fireworks. Still, very drinkable. [Cork + cage, 12% abv; £60, Cellarviewines.com] (6019 views) | | | Tasted by mn47 on 9/3/2012 & rated 89 points: Toujours agréable en bouche, mais tellement trop cher. J'ai pu faire la comparaison avec un mousseux californien servi immédiatement après le champagne: les bulles du champagne sont plus fines, mais en bouche, le californien est tout autant délectable. (5498 views) | | | Tasted by Colima74 on 8/31/2012 & rated 92 points: From mag. I didn't have high hopes for this as I bought it 5 years back, or so. Well, it was very good, with green apple and acidity to carry thru. Nice stuff at a good price. With cheese and salad. K (5414 views) | | | Tasted by mn47 on 8/20/2012 & rated 88 points: En apéro, belle bulles fines au goût de pomme, mais beaucoup trop cher pour mon plaisir. (2272 views) | | | Tasted by poptart_nyc on 6/29/2012 & rated 83 points: very light and almost no fruit at all. bubbles and some minerality. tasted like a slightly flavored seltzer. disappointing and not as i remember it at all. so much for the hidden gem in the package store in small town usa (3066 views) | | | Tasted by yipen on 4/9/2012 & rated 90 points: loved it, Toasting teasty. (2659 views) | | | Tasted by mn47 on 2/2/2012 & rated 92 points: Très bon, mais je préfère les mousseux américains des maisons françaises, c'est une question de rapport qualité-prix. (2479 views) | | | Tasted by Colima74 on 8/19/2011 & rated 89 points: Last bottle of a bunch I had picked u a couple of years back. None of the tell-tale green apple that I find in DL, and while this is still nice, it is not as good as most bottles we've had. Not sure if this was a somewhat off bottle, or if 2 years holding these NVs is the limit. Still have a mag, and will drink that soon. (3834 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 4/9/2011 & rated 90 points: Dinner with friends: I believe someone said this was bottled in 2006. Light golden in color. Lots of smaller bubbles. Toasty, yeasty on the nose and very pleasant. On the palate, this is balanced. On pouring it is quite crisp with nice green apples. With air, it rounds off a bit and fresh baked bread notes emerge. Quite delicious. (5269 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 2/27/2011: Thought this was excellent for the price. Walking the middle of the road in a good way. It is not an extreme Champagne in any way, but it is creamy and bright and utterly enjoyable as an aperitif. Worked fine with an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms. A good start to a very fine meal. (4513 views) | | | Tasted by ggb on 1/31/2011 & rated 87 points: Impressions similaires avec la première bouteille! (4674 views) | | | Tasted by ggb on 1/31/2011 & rated 87 points: Champagne frais digeste, sans grand éclat ni grand défaut. Bulles assez fines, une pointe de rancio agréable au nez et en bouche qui accompagne des notes de pommes Granny Smith et de brioche. Un peu plus quelconque en bouche. (4679 views) | | | Tasted by Paul Lin on 1/23/2011 & rated 85 points: This bottle was purchased a couple years ago. Not a bad wine, but it did seem a little tired and lacking in intensity, and it did not generate a lot of excitement. Apple sauce, pear chutney, bread dough, and candle wax. A bit muddled on the palate. (4766 views) | | | Tasted by Kevdog on 1/1/2011 & rated 89 points: 1.5 L, Nice new years bubbles (4728 views) | | | Tasted by kosmik on 10/31/2010 & rated 89 points: Oeil : paille soutenu, bulles persistantes et presque fines, cordon soutenu
Nez : projection d'intensité moyenne à forte, à la fois frais et vineux, très belle palette d'arômes de type juste-assez-mais-sans-trop, légèrement rancio, brioché,un peu de noix, pointe de carambole, pointe minérale, fruits à chair blanche, très élégant.
Bouche : belle attaque rafraîchissante à vive, explosion d'effervescence, rétro minérale, de fruits blancs et légèrement rancio, faible amertume, persistence moyenne.
Conclusion : un Champagne frais, locasse, très versatile et qui donne envie d'y revenir
NOte perso : 89-90 (5189 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 10/13/2010 & rated 91 points: Duval Leroy Dinner (AL Forno): Bright acidity. This is brighter and cleaner then the regular bottling. It's like walking on a tightrope instead of a balance beam. 90-92 (5776 views) | | | Tasted by gharbour on 10/8/2010 & rated 89 points: A nice but not great Champagne. Light straw color with fine moderate mouse. Nose of hay, toast, a little yeast. Taste of apple and hint of citrus. The bottle was beautiful. (5505 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Duval-Leroy Producer website
N.V. Duval-Leroy Champagne Cuvée Design Paris * Grape varieties : 40 % Chardonnay - 60% Pinot Noir
* Origin of Crus : Grande Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims
* Colour: Gold, straw-yellow. Abundant mousse, delicate fine bubbles, beautiful cordon
* Aroma: Powerful and elegant fresh fruits, white flowers, honeysuckle and hazelnut aromas
* Taste: Well-balanced,full-flavoured and fresh, with a rich, elegant and silky long finish
This bottle will be a wonderful companion to a grenadin of tender veal, a filet mignon with truffles or even a gratin of langoustine tails American style.Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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