Champagne Duval-Leroy - Prestige Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2006
90/100
Robert Parker
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16,5/20
RVF
16,5/20
Gault & Millau
“With a brilliant pale yellow color, the 2006 Prestige Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru offers an alluring bouquet of chalky notes with yeasty hints, along with aromas of fruit, pear, apple, and citrus. Full-bodied and elegant, it is a very intense and lively Blanc de Blancs, with finesse and character, and seems less ripe and less rich than so many other 2006 vintages.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
gold dress
Nose
complex aromas of white flowers, mandarin, and warm almonds
Palate
This great wine is silky, with a smoothness and suppleness that give it great balance and richness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to a meal...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Chalky, intense, refined, and deep, with an elegant finish.
About the estate:
Under the energetic and passionate leadership of Carol Duval, now supported by her sons, this house—established in 1859 in Vertus, on the Côte des Blancs—has continually raised its standards. The estate’s own vineyards are extensive, covering 200 hectares with a significant proportion of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. This accounts for one-third of the house’s needs, which produces 5 million bottles annually. The cellar master is also a woman, Sandrine Logette-Jardin.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 16.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A creamy mousse leads the way to a wine with a delicate, elegant structure, dominated by notes of peach, almond, dried apricot, lemon cake, fresh butter, and vanilla. The palate is carried by fine, crisp bubbles. A cuvée of beautiful purity.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
With a bright pale yellow color, the 2006 Prestige Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru offers an alluring bouquet of chalky notes with yeasty hints, along with aromas of fruit, pear, apple, and citrus. Full-bodied and elegant, this is a very intense and lively Blanc de Blancs, with finesse and character, and one that seems less ripe and less rich than so many other 2006 vintages.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Located south of the Côte des Blancs, this family-run estate has thrived under the strong and energetic leadership of Carol Duval-Leroy, supported by her sons Julien and Charles. It is a recent success story embodied by a dynamic widow—just the kind Champagne loves. This Belgian woman, who is passionate about hunting, has transformed Duval into a modern, accessible brand that is now a partner to sommeliers. The cellar’s floor space (barrel vinification, storage) has doubled since 2009. Sandrine Logette, one of the few female cellar masters, has been overseeing vinification since 2007. She carries on the spirit of innovation in an eclectic range dominated by Chardonnay, featuring sparkling wines characterized by a creamy texture and fine bubbles.