Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut NV

$39.99 -- 93 points Wine Spectator

Purchase Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut NV

A big, full-bodied bubbly, featuring graphite, toast, lemon and nut aromas and flavors. Balanced, with an assertive finish. Drink today or cellar but be sure to drink by the end of 2009. Salut!

Cheese Pairings: Morbier, Rocastin, St. Andre

Food Pairings: Apricot Cured Pork Chops

Purchase Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut NV

Vintage: NV

Region: Champagne, France

Organic: No

Rating: 93

Lifespan: Drink through 2009

Grape: Blend

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