Femme de Champagne, Grand Cru Brut Nature, Champagne Duval-Leroy 2002
Grand Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, zero dosage, twenty years on the fine lees before release.
Falstaff 100; Decanter 96 (2023); Guia Penin 95; James Suckling 94; Richard Juhlin 90; La Revue du Vin de France 90; Decanter World Wine Awards 96 points
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Why this wine
Duval-Leroy makes Femme de Champagne only in years it considers exceptional, and 2002 is widely held to be the Champagne vintage of its decade. Twenty years on the fine lees, 20% matured in used Château d'Yquem barrels and no dosage at all is an unusually uncompromising combination. Grand Cru fruit throughout, from Oger, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Ambonnay.
At a glance
- Grape
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Region
- Champagne, France
- Alcohol
- 12.50%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Exceptional Longevity (15-50+ Years)
- Pairs with
- Seafood, Poultry & Pork, Cheese