Family owned and run through six generations since 1859, Champagne Duval-Leroy is one of the true elite Champagne houses. It is one of the only independent and family owned prestige Champagne houses left in the famous region, and this personal investment in the house's wines results in truly spectacular Champagne's. 

Boldly combining the right balance of taste and a racy and distinguished character, this champagne opens in harmony a delicious meal. Coming from a vivid vintage, a fragrant and haughty source, a mineral hint, it will distill a long time reminiscences of shared emotions.

Light to medium-straw colour with a faintly brassy tint. The bouquet is full and open, with a brown-apple dominant aroma, which suggests an oxidative style. The palate is full-bodied and broad, with some chewy phenolics. It's not a wine of finesse, but has a lot of flavour, richness and amplitude. The bruised-apple note is a concern, but it's a very appealing, satisfying drink and finishes pleasingly dry. Price: $75.00; Alcohol: 12%; Rating: 92 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review