Duval-Leroy
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Duval-Leroy 1995 Femme Brut Sparkling
- Cellar Selection
- $120
It is appropriate that Duval-Leroy has Femme as its top wine, since the company is run by one of the legendary “Champagne widows” Carol Duval-Leroy. This wine is an indication of the great quality now coming from this producer. It’s an elegant wine, dominated by Chardonnay, with intense green fruits, a fine structure, no sign at all of aging. With the wine this…
— R.V.
(12/1/2007)
Duval-Leroy 1996 Brut Sparkling
- Cellar Selection
- $50
As they begin to mature, it’s good to be reminded of the 1996 vintage. The initial austerity is now blossoming into finely balanced wines, even though the acidity is always going to be a dominant factor. This wine is still young, in fact, still with its fresh fruits, only just showing some mineral and toast character. Age for 10 years or more.
— R.V.
(12/1/2007)
Duval-Leroy 1996 Cuvée Femme Brut Sparkling
- Cellar Selection
- $120
As it develops in bottle, this wine retains all its intense acidity. But it has now brought in a toast and yeast character that gives it even greater complexity. It is a wine that is also a Champagne, now in full flow of mineral richness, still with a long way to develop.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
Duval-Leroy 2006 Paris Brut Sparkling
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $50
Balancing a ripe lime flavor with a note of rich peach and acidity, this shows the ability to age. Even though it is delicious now, it will age over several years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2012)
Duval-Leroy 2000 Femme de Champagne Brut Sparkling
- Online Exclusive
- $120
A mature Champagne, this shows as much toast and cookie character as fruit, making it soft, ripe and delicious. The fruit moves toward tropical, with pineapple and peach flavors. It is not a wine to age.
— R.V.
(9/1/2012)
Duval-Leroy 2004 Femme de Champagne Grand Cru Brut Sparkling
- $65
The attractive half bottle means this vintage wine can age more quickly than the same wine in a full bottle. It’s already hinting at maturity with touches of cookie and toast flavors. There is still a fresh apple and citrus streak that gives a steel, mineral thrust at the end.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
Duval-Leroy NV Paris Brut Sparkling
- $42
With its gold LeRoy Neiman design, this bottle stands out from the crowd. The Champagne inside is more serious, with its fresh apple and tight grapefruit flavors. But the finishing softness makes it an easy drink, rich, but without too much complexity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2008)
Duval-Leroy 2005 Clos des Bouveries Brut Chardonnay
- Cellar Selection
- $75
An attractively ripe and mature wine with a great balance between the orangy citrus fruits and a tight, taut, mineral texture. The wine is rich in its dosage and fruitiness while showing signs of maturer toast and almond flavors. However, it could still age.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
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