Champagne Duval-Leroy

Champagne house in Vertus, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Vertus (Premier Cru)
Region: Côte des Blancs
Founded: 1859
Cuvées in the guide: 15

Duval-Leroy‌ is a historic, family-run champagne house, founded in 1859 in Vertus (Côte des Blancs), and is one of the largest independent producers in this sub-region. The house is currently run by the sixth generation, led by Carol Duval-Leroy and her sons Julien, Charles and Louis, who have positioned the company internationally since 1991.

History and ownership The merger arose from the collaboration between wine merchant Armand Edouard Leroy and vigneron Jules Duval, a union that was strengthened by marriages between the two families. After periods of war and transformation, Carol Duval-Leroy took the helm in 1991, which led to strong modernisation, ISO certification and the launch of prestige cuvées. The company is based at 69 avenue de Bammental, 51130 Vertus and has an annual production of about 5 million bottles.

Vineyards and grapes The estate manages roughly 200 hectares of its own vineyards, mainly located in Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages. The plantings consist mainly of Chardonnay (with an emphasis on the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs), supplemented with Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and small amounts of Pinot Meunier. This spread over top terroirs guarantees a style known for finesse, freshness and a clear Chardonnay identity.

Method and sustainability Duval-Leroy uses the méthode traditionnelle with ageing in chalk cellars ("crayères") hewn out of the rock, where bottles often rest 2 to 10 years on the lees. The house is known as a pioneer in organic viticulture and sustainability, with investments in energy-efficient installations and recycling processes. The wine style is characterised by balance, purity and a subtle integration of oak notes (as in the Clos des Bouveries).

Well-known champagnes

Femme de Champagne: The prestige cuvée, made only in exceptional years, consisting of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir (100% Grand Cru).
Fleur de Champagne Premier Cru: A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Premier and Grand Cru areas.
Brut Réserve: The best-selling non-vintage champagne, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 15 different crus.
Authentis series: Organically grown cuvées such as Cumières (Pinot Noir) and Petit Meslier.
Clos des Bouveries: A single-plot Blanc de Blancs vintage, aged in oak barrels.

For more information and visits by appointment, visit the official website: https://duval-leroy.com.

Cuvées by Duval-Leroy

Duval-Leroy Blanc de Blancs 2008 Premier Cru

Blanc de Blancs · 2008

Vintage Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs of the Prestige range.

Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve Premier Cru

Brut

Duval-Leroy Clos des Bouveries

Single-plot cuvée of the Précieuses Parcelles range.

Duval-Leroy Cuvée Brut Biologique

Blend · Brut

Organic (AB) Brut of the Classique range.

Duval-Leroy Cuvée Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Blanc de Blancs · Brut

Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs of the Prestige range.

Duval-Leroy Cuvée Brut Réserve

Blend · Brut

Brut Réserve of the Classique range.

Duval-Leroy Cuvée M.O.F.

Cuvée M.O.F. of the Précieuses Parcelles range.

Duval-Leroy Cuvée Rosé Prestige Premier Cru

Rosé

Premier Cru rosé of the Prestige range.

Duval-Leroy Demi-Sec

Demi-Sec

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 1995

Brut · 1995

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 2002

2002

Vintage 2002 Femme de Champagne.

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Brut

Brut

Femme de Champagne Brut.

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Rosé de Saignée

Rosé

Femme de Champagne saignée rosé.

Duval-Leroy Fleur de Champagne Brut Premier Cru

Blend · Brut

Premier Cru Brut of the Classique range.

Duval-Leroy Petit Meslier

Petit Meslier cuvée of the Précieuses Parcelles range.

Importers

Duval-Leroy is imported by: Henri Bloem, Jean Arnaud Wijncom b.v..

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Duval-Leroy: Bottle Hero, Christian Winecellars, Henri Bloem Amstelveen.

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