winemaker's notes:
#77 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008
Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006!
75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay
Color: Gold, straw gold, light bubbles
Aroma: Dried biscuits, chocolate aromas
Taste: Soft in the mouth, rich, well-structured
To bring out the best in this wine, try a saddle of young rabbit with new vegetables, a double veal chop or, more unexpectedly, soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert or perhaps Comté or Reblochon.
"Duval-Leroy, with 145 years of winemaking history under its belt, is managed today by Carol Duval-Leroy. This brut, from winemaker Hervé Jestin, is a blend of 80 percent Pinot Noir and 20 percent Chardonnay hailing from many different crus, including Vertus, Rilly, Bouzy, Ay and Chouilly. Fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks, and the wine is aged for three years on the lees in caves located in Chalon." 93 Points
-Wine Spectator