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Duval-Leroy Brut Blanc de Chardonnay Champagne 1998

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Duval-Leroy Brut Blanc de Chardonnay Champagne (1998)
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Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

Winemakers Notes

Grape varieties : 100 % Chardonnay



Origin of Crus : Côte des Blancs



Colour: Green gold, light and fine foam



Aroma: White fruits, toasted brioche, dried fruits, butter aromas



Taste:
Racy and elegant wine, very fine with a tight finish

Enjoy with simply sautéed scallops, a creamy fish dish, small poached
langoustines with lime, hot oysters or Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms.

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Totally seductive. Lush, opulent has the texture of cashmerewrapped around vanilla bean, citrus, honey and coffee notes, with anaftertaste of grilled hazelnut. Elegant, medium-bodied and sophisticated, with a chameleon character and endless appeal. Drink now through 2012. 1500 cases made


 

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/15/06


 

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Nov-05


 

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