By Maison Duval-Leroy
Champagne Brut Reserve NV

History
Since 1859, Duval-Leroy family has been perfecting the quality of its non-vintage Brut Reserve, balancing passion with an aesthetic sensibility. It is in this product that one can feel the unique power and character which marks out a top-of-the-range champagne. Consistency, expertise, and a creative spirit ensure a success which needs no further demonstration.

Production
The Maison Duval-Leroy revels in the art of blending Pinots and Chardonnays. Enriched with around fifteen crus and a generous quantity of reserve wines, Duval-Leroy Brut Reserve confirms its complexity and is recognized for its consistency.

Tasting Notes
Providing a perfect balance between finesse and power, it draws out flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and roasted yellow figs, expressing its subtle, melt-in-the-mouth vinosity. It was the only Champagne recognized by Wine Spectator magazine in its Top 100 classification for 2008.

Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay

Service
Serving Temperature: Between 8 and 10 degrees C
Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif wine, it also provides a subtle accompaniment to white meats
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Duval-Leroy, Reserve Brut, Champagne, France
Blind tasted by Simon Field MW, Tim Hall, Anne Krebiehl MW (at London, 08 Oct 2020)
Points: 91
Drinking Window 2020 - 2025
Producer: Duval-Leroy
Vintage: NV
Type: Sparkling
Colour: White
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sweetness: Brut
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 12.00%
Body: Light
Verbena, spring flowers and hints of acacia on the nose. Delicious creamy mellowness on a finely wrought palate with woodsmoke, lavender and a deftly integrated finish.

Duval-Leroy, Reserve Brut, Champagne, Champagne, France, NV
Producer: Duval-Leroy
Wine Name: Reserve Brut
Vintage: NV
Sub-region: Champagne
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Award: Bronze
Score: 89
Color: White
Style: Sparkling
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 12.00%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Straw and pineapple nose. The palate is chalky with notes of apple and red berries. Fine mineral finish.