Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Grand Cru NV

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Luca Gardini

Guia Penin

Falstaff

Gassås Wine

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The NV Brut Grand Cru Femme de Champagne (L6305NM, disgorged in October 2016, tasted in November 2017) is a blend of four grand cru villages: Avize, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Chardonnay: 80%) and Ambonnay (Pinot Noir: 20%). Fermented at 14% in oak, the wine opens with a clear, fresh and subtle bouquet of white fruits with citrus flavors that indicate the freshness and finesse of Chardonnay. It is a lean and very elegant, juicy but also creamy and well-structured blend with a long and aromatic finish that reveals the junior Pinot Noir part. There is nice salinity and green tea flavors (mint) in the aftertaste. This is still a very fresh and youthful example. Dosage: five grams per liter.

Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin

A multivintage. My first encounter with this new fine wine was something of a disappointment with oxidative overtones. Will be back soon with more notes. Next time lovely! Great maturity in magnum from Aÿ, Avize, Mesnil and Chouilly.

Decanter World Wine Awards

Vinum Wine Magazine

Andreas Larsson - Tasted

Light golden colour with a fine mousse. Intense nose layered with some complexity and autolytic notes, fresh brioche, butter, candied citrus and stone fruit. Good bite on the palate, full and flavour intense with a mellow creaminess, bright acidity underneath and elegant fruit with some nutty/almond notes and a long warm finish.

James Suckling

Subtle, complex aromas of light strawberries, flint and sweet tart crust. Medium-bodied with very fine bubbles and a fresh, focused finish. Caresses the palate. Drink or hold.