Showing items 1
through 8 of
31
Duval-Leroy 1996 Cuvée Femme Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- 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 1995 Femme Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- $120
Fresh and toasty, with a medium-strength nose that pushes some aged notes, a touch of hard cheese and more. Spicy apple and pear flavors are true and satisfying, and the finish deals a pleasing mix of vanilla, spice and texture. Elevated and lasting. Should be good through 2013. Imported by Partner’s Wine Marketing Group.
— M.S.
(12/31/2005)
Duval-Leroy 1996 Cuvée Femme Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- $110
Femme is Duval-Leroy’s top cuvée. This, from the great 1996 vintage, is as much wine as sparkling experience. It has great depth of flavor and a powerful steely background, with tight acidity. The grapefruit flavor is only superficial, because behind this crispness, the wine shows considerable richness.
— R.V.
(12/1/2008)
Duval-Leroy 1996 Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- 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 1995 Femme Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- Cellar Selection
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 NV Paris Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
New in America, Duval-Leroy is set to make a splash with its bold, artistic “Paris” bottle, silk-screened by artist Leroy Neiman. A 40/60 Chardonnay/Pinot blend, it carries scents of honeysuckle, hazelnut and vanilla into a fresh, flavorful and persistent middle. Hints of mint and even mint julep roll around the tongue, keeping the flavors lively and interesting.
— P.G.
(12/15/2002)
Duval-Leroy NV Rose de Saignée Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne)
The name indicates that this Champagne gets its delicate onion skin pink from the grape skins and not the addition of red wine, as with most rosé Champagnes. Does this make it any better? It’s certainly a well integrated wine, the berry fruits very much part of the overall richness and, the acidity in a great supporting role.
— R.V.
(12/1/2007)
Duval-Leroy NV Rosé de Saignée Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- $40
A very pretty copper color, just faintly tinged with pink. It’s a sensuous, spicy wine with forward, pretty aromas of strawberry, raspberry and sweet cherry. It doesn’t fade in the mouth; there is real concentration here all the way through. It actually seems to build intensity as it sails into the long, graceful finish.
— P.G.
(12/1/2006)
Showing items 1
through 8 of
31
Prominent Designations [All]
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2007 Corte Pavone
This dark Brunello opens with thick concentration and balsam notes of…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity